Canon EF 35–350mm 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.
Pick the Canon EF 35–350mm lens if
- You need more reach: 350mm vs 270mm at the long end
Pick the Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) Macro if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 825 g lighter (560 g vs 1385 g)
- You want a wider view: 18mm vs 35mm at the wide end
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.49 m vs 0.6 m
- You want a compact lens: 101 mm vs 167.4 mm long
Spec differences
10 differences| Canon EF 35–350mm 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 |
35-350mm
|
18-270mm
|
| Weight |
1385 g
|
560 g
lighter
|
| Length |
167.4 mm
|
101 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
85 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
72 mm
|
not listed
|
| Min focus distance |
0.6 m
|
0.49 m
closer
|
| Image stabilization |
No
|
not listed
|
| Released |
1993
|
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 35–350mm lens
The Canon EF 35–350mm lens is a superzoom lens covering 35-350mm at f/3.5 for Canon EF mount cameras. The wide-to-tele range makes it a one-lens option for travel and everyday shooting.
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.
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