Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM vs Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical

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Canon

EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM

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Tamron

AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical

Verdict at a glance

Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical reaches further (270mm vs 135mm).

Specification comparison
Spec	EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM	AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical
Brand	Canon	Tamron
Mount	Canon EF-S	Canon EF-S
Type	Zoom	Zoom
Focal length	18-135mm	18-270mm
Max aperture	f/3.5	f/3.5
Released	2012	n/a
Blades	7	n/a
Format	aps-c	aps-c
Groups	12	n/a
Af motor	STM	n/a
Elements	16	n/a
Weight g	480.0	n/a
Filter mm	67	72
Length mm	96.0	n/a
Stabilized	Yes	Yes
Diameter mm	76.6	n/a
Min focus m	0.39 (closer focusing)	0.49
Max magnification	0.28	n/a

Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM

A mid-range superzoom for Canon APS-C cameras with a stepping motor tuned for smoother video autofocus, plus optical stabilization.

Pros

Wide 18-135mm range
Quiet STM focusing
Image stabilization
One-lens versatility

Cons

Variable aperture
Plastic build
Corner softness at long focal lengths

Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical

The Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical is an APS-C superzoom lens covering 18-270mm at f/3.5-6.3 for Canon EF-S 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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