Canon EF 28–135mm lens vs Tamron AF 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD
Both are Canon EF lenses. Here is what actually differs.
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 PZD if
- You want a wider view: 18mm vs 28mm at the wide end
- You need more reach: 270mm vs 135mm at the long end
- You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Canon EF 28–135mm lens does not
Spec differences
12 differences| Canon EF 28–135mm lens | Tamron AF 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Canon
|
Tamron
|
| Type |
Zoom
|
Superzoom
|
| Format |
not listed
|
APS-C
|
| Focal length |
28-135mm
|
18-270mm
|
| Weight |
540 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
97 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
78 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
72 mm
|
62 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.5 m
|
0.49 m
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
PZD
|
| Image stabilization |
No
|
Yes
stabilized
|
| 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 PZD
The Tamron AF 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD is an APS-C superzoom lens covering 18-270mm at f/3.5-6.3 for Canon EF mount cameras, with Vibration Compensation and quiet motor-driven autofocus. A high-ratio travel zoom covering wide-angle to telephoto in one lens.
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