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 Nikon-f

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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 Nikon-f
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 Nikon-f Learn more about
the Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Nikon-f

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 Nikon-f: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 Nikon-f: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
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Travel lens

$1,047
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC Canon-ef
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Nikon-f
Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II VC LD Macro Nikon-f

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

Travel lens

$400
Compare the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II VC LD Macro Nikon-f vs the 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC Canon-ef
Compare the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II VC LD Macro Nikon-f vs the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Nikon-f
Tamron 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD II IF Macro Nikon-f

Tamron 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD II IF Macro Nikon-f

Travel lens

$600
Compare the 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD II IF Macro Nikon-f vs the 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC Canon-ef
Compare the 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD II IF Macro Nikon-f vs the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Nikon-f

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Travel lens

$479
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Zoom range Significantly less zoom
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 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

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

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 Canon-ef vs the 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC 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
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Zoom range Much less zoom
Aperture Narrower aperture
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
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 Nikon-f Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

Travel lens

$847
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Zoom range Significantly less zoom
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II vs the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Nikon-f
Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

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

Travel lens

$329
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Zoom range Less zoom
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f vs the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Nikon-f
Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f

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

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 Nikon-f vs the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

Wildlife lens

$397
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Zoom range Much less zoom
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR vs the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

Low light lens

$197
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Zoom range Much less zoom
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX vs the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Nikon-f

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