Tamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD vs Nikon AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G 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 goes wider (18mm vs 24mm).
- Tamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD reaches further (270mm vs 120mm).
| Spec | 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD | AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Tamron | Nikon |
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Type | Zoom | Superzoom |
| Focal length | 18-270mm (wider) | 24-120mm |
| Max aperture | f/3.5 | f/3.5 |
| Released | n/a | 2003 |
| Format | aps-c | full-frame |
| Af motor | PZD | SWM |
| Filter mm | 62 | 72 |
| Stabilized | Yes | Yes |
| Min focus m | 0.49 | 0.5 |
| Groups | n/a | 13 |
| Elements | n/a | 15 |
| Weight g | n/a | 575.0 |
| Length mm | n/a | 94.0 |
| Diameter mm | n/a | 77.0 |
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 VR Zoom-Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED
Nikon's FX zoom with VR and a 72mm filter thread, introduced in 2003. The 24-120mm f/4G ED VR succeeded it.
Pros
- Wide range
- VR
- Silent Wave Motor
- Lighter than its f/4 successor
Cons
- Slow aperture
- Soft at 120mm
- Distortion at 24mm
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