Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD
Both are Nikon F lenses for APS-C. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR if
- You want a wider view: 16mm vs 18mm at the wide end
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.38 m vs 0.49 m
Pick the Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD if
- You need more reach: 270mm vs 85mm at the long end
Spec differences
11 differences| Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR | Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Nikon
|
Tamron
|
| Type |
Zoom
|
Superzoom
|
| Focal length |
16-85mm
|
18-270mm
|
| Weight |
485 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
85 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
72 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
67 mm
|
62 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.38 m
closer
|
0.49 m
|
| Optical design |
17 elements / 11 groups
|
not listed
|
| Autofocus motor |
SWM
|
PZD
|
| Released |
2008
|
not listed
|
4 identical specs hidden: mount, format, max aperture, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Nikon F both
- Format
- APS-C both
- Max aperture
- f/3.5 both
- Image stabilization
- Yes both
Our notes
Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR: an APS-C standard zoom lens with a 16-85mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/3.5-5.6, made for Nikon F mount cameras, with Vibration Reduction, Silent Wave Motor autofocus and extra-low dispersion glass. The range cove...
Our notes
Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD
This 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 APS-C superzoom lens from Tamron fits Nikon F 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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