Tamron
SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f
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Tamron
18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II VC LD Macro Nikon-f

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differences

Reasons to consider the Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f
Has a silent focus motor Tamron USD vs None
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 Focuses quickly and silently
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 Nikon-f Learn more about
the Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II VC LD Macro Nikon-f
Much more zoom 15x vs 4.3x
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 More than 3.5x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
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 LD Macro Nikon-f captures marginally more light, 0.4 f-stops
Slightly lighter 0.6 kg vs 0.8 kg
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 Around 30% lighter
Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II VC LD Macro Nikon-f Learn more about
the Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II VC LD Macro Nikon-f

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 Nikon-f:300 mm
18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II VC LD Macro 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 wildlife lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Lowest price Inexpensive Help
SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f:$449.00
18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II VC LD Macro Nikon-f:$399.95
Weight Light weight Help
SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f:0.8 kg
18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II VC LD Macro Nikon-f:0.6 kg
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f:70 mm
18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II VC LD Macro Nikon-f:18 mm

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

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED

Wildlife lens

$587
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED vs the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED vs the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II VC LD Macro Nikon-f
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 Has better image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II vs the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f
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 LD Macro Nikon-f
Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Nikon-f

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

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 Nikon-f vs the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Nikon-f vs the 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 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
Compare the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Nikon-f vs the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f
Compare the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Nikon-f vs the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II VC LD Macro Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G

Nikon Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G

Wildlife lens

$150
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Compare the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G vs the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G vs the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II VC LD Macro Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED

Wildlife lens

$247
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED vs the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED vs the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II VC LD Macro Nikon-f
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 Nikon-f
Compare the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM vs the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II VC LD Macro Nikon-f

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR vs the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f
Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Canon-ef

Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Canon-ef

Wildlife lens

$309
Weight Slightly lighter
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Canon-ef vs the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f
Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Nikon-f

Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Nikon-f

Wildlife lens

$309
Weight Slightly lighter
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Nikon-f vs the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f
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 Nikon-f

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Zoom range Less zoom
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
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 LD Macro Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Travel lens
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Zoom range Much less zoom
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II VC LD Macro 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
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
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 LD Macro Nikon-f

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