Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED vs Tamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD

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Nikon

AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED

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Tamron

18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD

Verdict at a glance

Tamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD is faster by 0.4 stops (f/3.5 vs f/4.0), letting in more light.
Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED goes wider (12mm vs 18mm).
Tamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD reaches further (270mm vs 24mm).

Specification comparison
Spec	AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED	18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD
Brand	Nikon	Tamron
Mount	Nikon F	Nikon F
Type	Wide Zoom	Zoom
Focal length	12-24mm (wider)	18-270mm
Max aperture	f/4.0	f/3.5 (faster)
Released	2003	n/a
Format	aps-c	aps-c
Groups	7	n/a
Af motor	SWM	PZD
Elements	11	n/a
Weight g	465.0	n/a
Filter mm	77	62
Length mm	90.0	n/a
Diameter mm	82.5	n/a
Min focus m	0.3 (closer focusing)	0.49
Stabilized	n/a	Yes

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED

A 12-24mm f/4 APS-C wide-angle zoom lens, the Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED is designed for Nikon F mount bodies, with Silent Wave Motor autofocus and extra-low dispersion glass. It covers wide angles for landscapes, interiors and architecture.

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

Tamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD: an APS-C superzoom lens with a 18-270mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/3.5-6.3, made for Nikon F mount cameras, with Vibration Compensation and quiet motor-driven autofocus. A high-ratio travel zoom covering wide-angle to telep...

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