Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G 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 Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

f/3.5420 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 Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR if

Our notes say it suits: Walk-around DX, travel, beginners

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

You need more reach: 270mm vs 105mm at the long end

Spec differences

11 differences

Specifications that differ between the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR and the Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD
	Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR	Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD
Brand	Nikon	Tamron
Type	Zoom	Superzoom
Focal length	18-105mm	18-270mm
Weight	420 g	not listed
Length	89 mm	not listed
Diameter	76 mm	not listed
Filter thread	67 mm	62 mm
Min focus distance	0.45 m closer	0.49 m
Optical design	15 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

Our notes

Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

A DX kit zoom from 2008, bundled with mid-range bodies such as the D90 and D7000. It offers VR and an ED element for a 27-158mm equivalent.

Pros

VR
Useful range
Takes 67mm filters
Light

Cons

Variable aperture
Soft at the long end

Our notes

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.