Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED VR vs Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD

Both are Nikon F lenses for APS-C. Here is what actually differs.

Nikon · 2008

AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED VR

f/3.5485 gAF-S

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Tamron

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

f/3.5PZD

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Pick the Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED VR if

You want a wider view: 16mm vs 18mm at the wide end
You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.38 m vs 0.49 m

Pick the Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD if

You need more reach: 270mm vs 85mm at the long end

Spec differences

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Specifications that differ between the Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED VR and the Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD
	Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED VR	Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD
Brand	Nikon	Tamron
Type	Zoom	Superzoom
Focal length	16-85mm	18-270mm
Weight	485 g	not listed
Length	85 mm	not listed
Diameter	72 mm	not listed
Filter thread	67 mm	62 mm
Min focus distance	0.38 m closer	0.49 m
Optical design	17 elements / 11 groups	not listed
Autofocus motor	AF-S	PZD
Released	2008	not listed

4 identical specs hidden: mount, format, max aperture, image stabilization. Show all

Mount: Nikon F both
Format: APS-C both
Max aperture: f/3.5 both
Image stabilization: Yes both

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Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED VR

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED VR: an APS-C standard zoom lens with a 16-85mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/3.5-5.6, made for Nikon F mount cameras, with Vibration Reduction, Silent Wave Motor autofocus and extra-low dispersion glass. The range c...

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

This 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 APS-C superzoom lens from Tamron fits Nikon F mount cameras, with Vibration Compensation and quiet motor-driven autofocus. A high-ratio travel zoom covering wide-angle to telephoto in one lens.