Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS vs Tamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD

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Canon

EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS

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Tamron

18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD

Verdict at a glance

Tamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD reaches further (270mm vs 200mm).

Specification comparison
Spec	EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS	18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD
Brand	Canon	Tamron
Mount	Canon EF-S	Canon EF-S
Type	Zoom	Zoom
Focal length	18-200mm	18-270mm
Max aperture	f/3.5	f/3.5
Released	2008	n/a
Blades	6	n/a
Format	aps-c	aps-c
Groups	12	n/a
Elements	16	n/a
Weight g	595.0	n/a
Filter mm	72	62
Length mm	102.0	n/a
Stabilized	Yes	Yes
Diameter mm	78.6	n/a
Min focus m	0.45 (closer focusing)	0.49
Max magnification	0.24	n/a
Af motor	n/a	PZD

Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS

A superzoom for Canon APS-C cameras covering wide angle to long telephoto in one lens. It has image stabilization and a micro-motor focus drive.

Pros

Very wide zoom range
Image stabilization
One-lens convenience

Cons

Variable aperture
Softer than shorter zooms
Slower focus than USM lenses

Tamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD

A 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 APS-C superzoom lens, the Tamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD is designed for Canon EF-S mount bodies, 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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