Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/4G ED VR vs Tamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD
Both are Nikon F zoom lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/4G ED VR if
- You shoot full frame: the Tamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD is made for APS-C
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 9 aperture blades vs 7
- Our notes say it suits: Travel, events, general FX use
Pick the Tamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD if
- You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/3.5 vs f/4)
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 260 g lighter (450 g vs 710 g)
- You want a wider view: 18mm vs 24mm at the wide end
- You need more reach: 270mm vs 120mm at the long end
Spec differences
14 differences| Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/4G ED VR | Tamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Nikon
|
Tamron
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
APS-C
|
| Focal length |
24-120mm
|
18-270mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/4
|
f/3.5
⅓ stop faster
|
| Weight |
710 g
|
450 g
lighter
|
| Length |
103.5 mm
|
90.5 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
84 mm
|
74.4 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
77 mm
|
62 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.45 m
closer
|
0.49 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.24×
|
0.26×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
9
more blades
|
7
|
| Optical design |
17 elements / 13 groups
|
16 elements / 13 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
SWM
|
PZD
|
| Released |
2010
|
not listed
|
3 identical specs hidden: mount, type, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Nikon F both
- Type
- Zoom both
- Image stabilization
- Yes both
Our notes
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/4G ED VR
A constant-f/4 standard zoom for Nikon FX cameras with vibration reduction, popular as a walk-around lens.
Pros
- Constant f/4
- Vibration reduction
- Useful 24-120mm range
Cons
- Distortion at 24mm
- Slower than f/2.8
Our notes
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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