Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D IF-ED vs Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD
Both are Nikon F lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D IF-ED if
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.33 m vs 0.49 m
- You shoot full frame: the Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD is made for APS-C
Pick the Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD if
- You need more reach: 270mm vs 35mm at the long end
- You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D IF-ED does not
- You want autofocus (PZD): the Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D IF-ED is manual focus only
Spec differences
13 differences| Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D IF-ED | Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Nikon
|
Tamron
|
| Type |
Wide Zoom
|
Superzoom
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
APS-C
|
| Focal length |
18-35mm
|
18-270mm
|
| Weight |
370 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
82.5 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
82.5 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
77 mm
|
62 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.33 m
closer
|
0.49 m
|
| Optical design |
11 elements / 8 groups
|
not listed
|
| Autofocus motor |
Manual focus
|
PZD
|
| Image stabilization |
No
|
Yes
stabilized
|
| Released |
2000
|
not listed
|
2 identical specs hidden: mount, max aperture. Show all
- Mount
- Nikon F both
- Max aperture
- f/3.5 both
Our notes
Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D IF-ED
The Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D IF-ED is a wide-angle zoom lens covering 18-35mm at f/3.5-4.5 for Nikon F mount cameras, with extra-low dispersion glass. It covers wide angles for landscapes, interiors and architecture.
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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