Canon EF 28–135mm lens vs Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) Macro

Both are Canon EF lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Canon · 1998

EF 28–135mm lens

f/3.5540 g

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Tamron

AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) Macro

f/3.5560 g

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Pick the Canon EF 28–135mm lens if

Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.

Pick the Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) Macro if

You want a wider view: 18mm vs 28mm at the wide end
You need more reach: 270mm vs 135mm at the long end

Spec differences

10 differences

Specifications that differ between the Canon EF 28–135mm lens and the Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) Macro
	Canon EF 28–135mm lens	Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) Macro
Brand	Canon	Tamron
Type	Zoom	Macro
Focal length	28-135mm	18-270mm
Weight	540 g lighter	560 g
Length	97 mm shorter	101 mm
Diameter	78 mm	not listed
Filter thread	72 mm	not listed
Min focus distance	0.5 m	0.49 m
Image stabilization	No	not listed
Released	1998	not listed

2 identical specs hidden: mount, max aperture. Show all

Mount: Canon EF both
Max aperture: f/3.5 both

Our notes

Canon EF 28–135mm lens

Canon EF 28–135mm lens: a standard zoom lens with a 28-135mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/3.5, made for Canon EF mount cameras. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.

Our notes

Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) Macro

This 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 APS-C macro zoom lens from Tamron fits Canon EF mount cameras, with Vibration Compensation and aspherical elements. A high-ratio travel zoom covering wide-angle to telephoto in one lens.