Nikon AF-S DX VR Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G II vs Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD

Both are Nikon F lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Nikon

AF-S DX VR Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G II

f/3.5

Full specs

Tamron

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

f/3.5PZD

Full specs

Pick the Nikon AF-S DX VR Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G II if

Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.

Pick the Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD if

You need more reach: 270mm vs 55mm at the long end

Spec differences

8 differences

Specifications that differ between the Nikon AF-S DX VR Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G II and the Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD
	Nikon AF-S DX VR Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G II	Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD
Brand	Nikon	Tamron
Type	Zoom	Superzoom
Format	not listed	APS-C
Focal length	18-55mm	18-270mm
Filter thread	not listed	62 mm
Min focus distance	not listed	0.49 m
Autofocus motor	not listed	PZD
Image stabilization	not listed	Yes

2 identical specs hidden: mount, max aperture. Show all

Mount: Nikon F both
Max aperture: f/3.5 both

Our notes

Nikon AF-S DX VR Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G II

The Nikon AF-S DX VR Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G II is an APS-C standard zoom lens covering 18-55mm at f/3.5-5.6 for Nikon F mount cameras, with Vibration Reduction and Silent Wave Motor autofocus. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a gener...

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.