Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED VR vs Tamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD
Both are Nikon F zoom lenses for APS-C. Here is what actually differs.
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 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 35 g lighter (450 g vs 485 g)
- You need more reach: 270mm vs 85mm at the long end
Spec differences
12 differences| Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED VR | Tamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Nikon
|
Tamron
|
| Focal length |
16-85mm
|
18-270mm
|
| Weight |
485 g
|
450 g
lighter
|
| Length |
85 mm
shorter
|
90.5 mm
|
| Diameter |
72 mm
slimmer
|
74.4 mm
|
| Filter thread |
67 mm
|
62 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.38 m
closer
|
0.49 m
|
| Max magnification |
not listed
|
0.26×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
7
|
| Optical design |
17 elements / 11 groups
|
16 elements / 13 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
AF-S
|
PZD
|
| Released |
2008
|
not listed
|
5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, max aperture, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Nikon F both
- Type
- Zoom both
- Format
- APS-C both
- Max aperture
- f/3.5 both
- Image stabilization
- Yes both
Our notes
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...
Our notes
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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