Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR 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.

Nikon

AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR

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 55mm).

Specification comparison
Spec	AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G 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	18-55mm	18-270mm
Max aperture	f/3.5	f/3.5
Released	2007	n/a
Format	aps-c	aps-c
Groups	8	n/a
Af motor	SWM	PZD
Elements	11	n/a
Weight g	265.0	n/a
Filter mm	52	62
Length mm	79.5	n/a
Stabilized	Yes	Yes
Diameter mm	73.0	n/a
Min focus m	0.28 (closer focusing)	0.49

Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR

A kit zoom for Nikon DX DSLRs with vibration reduction and a silent-wave motor.

Pros

Vibration reduction
Light
Silent-wave AF

Cons

Slow aperture
Plastic
Limited range

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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