Nikon AF-S Nikkor 16-35mm f/4G ED VR vs Tamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
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 Nikkor 16-35mm f/4G ED VR goes wider (16mm vs 18mm).
- Tamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD reaches further (270mm vs 35mm).
| Spec | AF-S Nikkor 16-35mm f/4G ED VR | 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 | 16-35mm (wider) | 18-270mm |
| Max aperture | f/4.0 | f/3.5 (faster) |
| Released | 2010 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | aps-c |
| Groups | 12 | n/a |
| Af motor | SWM | PZD |
| Elements | 17 | n/a |
| Weight g | 680.0 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 77 | 62 |
| Length mm | 125.0 | n/a |
| Stabilized | Yes | Yes |
| Diameter mm | 82.5 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.28 (closer focusing) | 0.49 |
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 16-35mm f/4G ED VR
A wide-angle zoom for Nikon FX cameras with vibration reduction and a constant f/4 aperture. It takes standard 77mm filters.
Pros
- Vibration reduction
- Constant f/4
- Accepts filters
- Sharp
Cons
- Distortion at 16mm
- Slower than f/2.8
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...