Canon EF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 II USM vs Tamron AF 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD

Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.

Canon

EF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 II USM

Tamron

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

Verdict at a glance

Tamron AF 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD is faster by 1.3 stops (f/18.0 vs f/28.0), letting in more light.
Tamron AF 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD goes wider (18mm vs 28mm).
Tamron AF 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD reaches further (270mm vs 105mm).

Specification comparison
Spec	EF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 II USM	AF 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD
Brand	Canon	Tamron
Mount	Canon EF	Canon EF
Type	Zoom	Superzoom
Focal length	28-105mm	18-270mm (wider)
Max aperture	f/28.0	f/18.0 (faster)
Released	2000	n/a
Blades	7	n/a
Format	full-frame	aps-c
Groups	12	n/a
Af motor	USM	PZD
Elements	15	n/a
Weight g	375.0	n/a
Filter mm	58	62
Length mm	75.0	n/a
Diameter mm	72.0	n/a
Min focus m	0.5	0.49
Max magnification	0.19	n/a
Stabilized	n/a	Yes

Canon EF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 II USM

A common general-purpose zoom from around 2000 and a frequent kit lens for film and early digital EOS cameras. It is compact with a 58mm filter thread.

Pros

Useful zoom range
Light and handy
USM focus
Takes 58mm filters

Cons

Soft wide open
Slow variable aperture
No stabilization

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.

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