Tamron
SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon-ef
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Tamron
18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon-ef
Slightly better telephoto 300 mm vs 270 mm
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 More than 10% more reach, less perspective distortion
Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon-ef Learn more about
the Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon-ef

Reasons to consider the Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef
Much more zoom 15x vs 4.3x
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 More than 3.5x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Has a silent focus motor Tamron PZD vs Tamron USD
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 Focuses quickly and silently
Better wide angle 18 mm vs 70 mm
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 3.9x better wide angle
Wider aperture f/3.5 vs f/4
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 At its widest, the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef captures marginally more light, 0.4 f-stops
Slightly lighter 450 g vs 0.8 kg
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 More than 40% lighter
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
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
Tamron VC
Max focal length Good telephoto Help
SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon-ef:300 mm
18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef:270 mm
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon-ef:Tamron USD
18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef:Tamron PZD
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 wildlife lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Weight Light weight Help
SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon-ef:0.8 kg
18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef:450 g
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon-ef:70 mm
18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef:18 mm
Lowest price Inexpensive Help
SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon-ef:$449.00
18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef:$649.00

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

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
Compare the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM vs the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD 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 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
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD 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 SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD 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-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
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS vs the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD 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-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Travel lens

$499 - $549
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Max focal length Has a slightly longer telephoto lens
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon-ef
Compare the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef
Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Canon-ef

Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Canon-ef

Macro lens

$199
Magnification Has better macro
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Canon-ef vs the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon-ef
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro 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
Max focal length Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the AF-D 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 Canon-ef vs the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon-ef
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

Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon-ef Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM

Telephoto lens

$629
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/4L USM vs the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon-ef
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM

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

Wildlife lens

$1,399
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Lowest price More expensive
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM vs the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon-ef
Sigma 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Canon-ef

Sigma 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Canon-ef

Wildlife lens

$899
Max focal length Better telephoto
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Weight Heavier
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Canon-ef vs the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD 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
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 Canon-ef

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