Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs Tamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD

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Nikon

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

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Tamron

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

Verdict at a glance

Tamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD reaches further (270mm vs 105mm).

Specification comparison
Spec	AF-S DX Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR	18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD
Brand	Nikon	Tamron
Mount	Nikon F	Nikon F
Type	Zoom	Zoom
Focal length	18-105mm	18-270mm
Max aperture	f/3.5	f/3.5
Released	2008	n/a
Format	aps-c	aps-c
Groups	11	n/a
Af motor	AF-S	PZD
Elements	15	n/a
Weight g	420	n/a
Filter mm	67	62
Length mm	89.0	n/a
Stabilized	Yes	Yes
Diameter mm	76.0	n/a
Min focus m	0.45 (closer focusing)	0.49

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

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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