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

Nikon

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

Tamron

AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical

Verdict at a glance

Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical reaches further (270mm vs 55mm).

Specification comparison
Spec	AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR	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
Released	2007	n/a
Format	aps-c	aps-c
Groups	8	n/a
Af motor	SWM	n/a
Elements	11	n/a
Weight g	265.0	n/a
Filter mm	52	72
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 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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