Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II 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 reaches further (270mm vs 55mm).
| Spec | AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II | 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Nikon | Tamron |
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Focal length | 18-55mm | 18-270mm |
| Max aperture | f/3.5 | f/3.5 |
| Format | aps-c | aps-c |
| Filter mm | 52 | 62 |
| Diameter mm | 66.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.28 (closer focusing) | 0.49 |
| Af motor | n/a | PZD |
| Stabilized | n/a | Yes |
Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II
A DX kit lens without stabilization. It is very light and uses a 52mm filter thread.
Pros
- Very light
- Compact
- Close focus of 0.28m
Cons
- No VR
- Plastic build
- Soft at edges
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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