Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II vs Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical reaches further (270mm vs 55mm).
| Spec | AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II | AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 72 |
| Diameter mm | 66.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.28 (closer focusing) | 0.49 |
| 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 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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