Canon EF 35–350mm 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.

Canon · 1993

EF 35–350mm lens

f/3.51385 g

Full specs

Tamron

AF 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD

f/3.5PZD

Full specs

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 PZD if

You want a wider view: 18mm vs 35mm at the wide end
You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Canon EF 35–350mm lens does not
You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.49 m vs 0.6 m

Spec differences

12 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 PZD
	Canon EF 35–350mm 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	35-350mm	18-270mm
Weight	1385 g	not listed
Length	167.4 mm	not listed
Diameter	85 mm	not listed
Filter thread	72 mm	62 mm
Min focus distance	0.6 m	0.49 m closer
Autofocus motor	not listed	PZD
Image stabilization	No	Yes stabilized
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 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.