Tamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD vs Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Tamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD is faster by 0.4 stops (f/3.5 vs f/4.0), letting in more light.
- Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED goes wider (12mm vs 18mm).
- Tamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD reaches further (270mm vs 24mm).
| Spec | 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD | AF-S DX Nikkor 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Tamron | Nikon |
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Type | Zoom | Wide Zoom |
| Focal length | 18-270mm | 12-24mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5 (faster) | f/4.0 |
| Released | n/a | 2003 |
| Format | aps-c | aps-c |
| Af motor | PZD | SWM |
| Filter mm | 62 | 77 |
| Stabilized | Yes | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.49 | 0.3 (closer focusing) |
| Groups | n/a | 7 |
| Elements | n/a | 11 |
| Weight g | n/a | 465.0 |
| Length mm | n/a | 90.0 |
| Diameter mm | n/a | 82.5 |
Tamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD
Tamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD: an APS-C superzoom lens with a 18-270mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/3.5-6.3, made for Nikon F mount cameras, with Vibration Compensation and quiet motor-driven autofocus. A high-ratio travel zoom covering wide-angle to telep...
Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED
Nikon's 2003 DX ultra-wide zoom with a constant f/4 aperture. It uses a 77mm filter thread.
Pros
- Constant f/4
- Internal focus
- ED glass
- SWM
Cons
- No VR
- Large front element
- Narrower than the 10-24mm at the wide end
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