Tamron
28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC Canon-ef
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Tamron
18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef

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differences

Reasons to consider the Tamron 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC Canon-ef
Slightly more magnification 1:3 (0.3x) vs 1:3.8 (0.3x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects around 30% larger in your photo
Slightly better telephoto 300 mm vs 270 mm
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 More than 10% more reach, less perspective distortion
Tamron 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC Canon-ef Learn more about
the Tamron 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC Canon-ef

Reasons to consider the Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef
Has a silent focus motor Tamron PZD vs None
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 Focuses quickly and silently
Significantly more zoom 15x vs 10.7x
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 More than 40% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef Learn more about
the Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Zoom range Incredible zoom Help
28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC Canon-ef:10.7x
18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef:15x
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
Tamron VC
Max focal length Good telephoto Help
28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC Canon-ef:300 mm
18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef:270 mm
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Fixed aperture Both are variable aperture lenses Help
Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths

Compared to travel lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.

LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Travel lens

$699
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Compare the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC Canon-ef
Compare the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef
Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Canon-ef

Travel lens

$479
Compare the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Canon-ef vs the 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC Canon-ef
Compare the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Canon-ef vs the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Wildlife lens

$649
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Zoom range Has much smaller zoom range
Compare the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM vs the 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC Canon-ef
Compare the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM vs the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

Wildlife lens

$299
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Zoom range Has much smaller zoom range
Compare the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS vs the 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC Canon-ef
Compare the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS vs the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Wide angle lens

$1,149
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Fixed aperture Has a fixed aperture
Max focal length Has a slightly longer telephoto lens
Zoom range Has much smaller zoom range
Compare the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC Canon-ef
Compare the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef
Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM Canon-ef

Travel lens

$349
Compare the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM Canon-ef vs the 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC Canon-ef
Compare the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM Canon-ef vs the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef
Sigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Canon-ef

Sigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Canon-ef

Wildlife lens

$1,509
Max focal length Has a significantly shorter telephoto lens
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Length Is longer
Compare the 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Canon-ef vs the 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC Canon-ef
Compare the 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Canon-ef vs the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef

Tamron 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC Canon-ef Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sigma 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DG IF Macro Canon-ef

Sigma 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DG IF Macro Canon-ef

Travel lens

$299
Length Slightly shorter
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DG IF Macro Canon-ef vs the 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC Canon-ef
Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Nikon-f

Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Nikon-f

Travel lens

$649
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Zoom range Significantly more zoom
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Nikon-f vs the 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC Canon-ef
Tamron 28-200mm f/3.8-5.6 XR Di Canon-ef

Tamron 28-200mm f/3.8-5.6 XR Di Canon-ef

Travel lens
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the 28-200mm f/3.8-5.6 XR Di Canon-ef vs the 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC Canon-ef
Canon 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM

Canon 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM

Travel lens

$2,554
Wide maximum Much narrower aperture
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Length Longer
Weight Heavier
Compare the 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM vs the 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC Canon-ef

Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM Canon-ef

Travel lens

$399
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Zoom range Less zoom
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM Canon-ef vs the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef
Tokina AF-D 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 Canon-ef

Tokina AF-D 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 Canon-ef

Wildlife lens

$499
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Max focal length Better telephoto
Zoom range Much less zoom
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the AF-D 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 Canon-ef vs the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef

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