Nikon AF-S Nikkor 16-35mm f/4G ED VR vs Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical
Both are Nikon F lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 16-35mm f/4G ED VR if
- You want a wider view: 16mm vs 18mm at the wide end
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.28 m vs 0.49 m
- You shoot full frame: the Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical is made for APS-C
- Our notes say it suits: Landscapes, architecture, travel
Pick the Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical if
- You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/3.5 vs f/4)
- You need more reach: 270mm vs 35mm at the long end
Spec differences
13 differences| Nikon AF-S Nikkor 16-35mm f/4G ED VR | Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Nikon
|
Tamron
|
| Type |
Wide Zoom
|
Zoom
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
APS-C
|
| Focal length |
16-35mm
|
18-270mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/4
|
f/3.5
⅓ stop faster
|
| Weight |
680 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
125 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
82.5 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
77 mm
|
72 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.28 m
closer
|
0.49 m
|
| Optical design |
17 elements / 12 groups
|
not listed
|
| Autofocus motor |
SWM
|
not listed
|
| Released |
2010
|
not listed
|
2 identical specs hidden: mount, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Nikon F both
- Image stabilization
- Yes both
Our notes
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
Our notes
Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical
This 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 APS-C superzoom lens from Tamron fits Nikon F mount cameras, with Vibration Compensation and aspherical elements. A high-ratio travel zoom covering wide-angle to telephoto in one lens.
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