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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
Specifications that differ between the Canon EF 35–350mm lens and the Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) Macro
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
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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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