Home
Electronics & Computers
Camera & Photo
Lenses
Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) Macro vs Tamron 16-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro

Product Comparison: Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) Macro vs Tamron 16-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro

Advertiser Disclosure

This site is a free online resource that strives to offer helpful content and comparison features to its visitors. Please be advised that the operator of this site accepts advertising compensation from certain companies that appear on the site, and such compensation impacts the location and order in which the companies (and/or their products) are presented, and in some cases may also impact the scoring that is assigned to them. The scoring that appears on this site is determined by the site operator in its sole discretion, and should NOT be relied upon for accuracy purposes. In fact, Company/product listings on this page DO NOT imply endorsement by the site operator. Except as expressly set forth in our Terms of Use, all representations and warranties regarding the information presented on this page are disclaimed. The information which appears on this site is subject to change at any time. More info

Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) Macro Zoom Lens

Check Price

Best Pick

Tamron 16-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro Zoom Lens

Check Price

General Specifications

Brand

Tamron

Model

AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) Macro

16-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro

Origin

Japan

About the Product

The Tamron 18-270mm VC ultra zoom for APS-C format DSLRs has reached an exceptional level of compactness, performance, and speed. This lens incorporates the addition of a PZD (Piezo Drive), an ultrasonic autofocus motor based on a piezoelectric design.

Experience previously unimaginable photographic possibilities thanks to the latest optical technology. This extremely versatile megazoom lens for digital reflex cameras with an APS-C sensor covers a huge focal length range of 16mm to 300mm and even allows you to take macro photos thanks to its short focussing distance of only 39cm.

Key Specs

Mount Type

Canon EF-S

Maximum Aperture

3.5 /f

Minimum Focal Length

18 millimeters

16 millimeters

Maximum Focal Length

270 millimeters

300 millimeters

Lens Type

Zoom

What customers say about "Key Specs"

Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) Macro Zoom Lens

I found the lens very sharp using aperture settings of f8 to f16.
This lens performs very well if there is lots of light.
This lens produces reasonably crisp or sharp images using apertures of f/8 to f/11.
The zoom range of course is amazing.
Decent minimum aperture range considering the focal range and price.

Tamron 16-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro Zoom Lens

In the mid-range of both aperture and focal length, images are sharp.
At 300mm, images are very soft at maximum aperture.
The f/3.5-6.3 aperture is extremely versatile.
This lens has an amazing focal range.
Great zoom lens. Provides a tremendous range of focal length.

Size & Weight

Height

3.15 in.

2.95 in.

Width

3.15 in.

2.95 in.

Depth

3.98 in.

3.92 in.

Weight

19.75 oz.

19.05 oz.

What customers say about "Size & Weight"

Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) Macro Zoom Lens

Excellent zoom lengths in a relatively compact body.
I like this lens, it is compact and very high quality.
Very light. It's easy to take with you.
Good weight and build quality.
I was happy with the weight, and size of the lens.

Tamron 16-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro Zoom Lens

Nice lens, very compact with quiet autofocus.
This unit is nice and compact.
It is very compact and very bright.
Zoom lens more compact than 18-270.
It is very compact, not heavy, well finished, discreet and comes with the sun visor.

Imaging

Minimum Focus Distance

19.3 in.

15.35 in.

Field Of View

74º - 6º

82°12' - 5°20'

Zoom Type

Rotating

Focus

Auto Focus, Manual Focus

Optical Stabilization

Yes

What customers say about "Imaging"

Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) Macro Zoom Lens

Image stabilization works very well.
The focus is fairly quiet.
It is easy to focus and seems very durable.
Autofocus is very very lagging when zoomed in.
Slow to focus in low light.

Tamron 16-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro Zoom Lens

Images are beautiful, and the lens does a great job of focusing very close even at long focal lengths.
The focus is very fast and quite quiet.
The build quality is great, autofocus quick and accurate.
Well made. Very clear pictures and very quite and quick when focusing.
The autofocus and stabilizer are good and do a great job.

Features

Brand Compatibility

Canon

Sensor Type Compatibility

DX-format

Lens Groups and Elements

18 elements in 13 groups

16 elements in 12 groups

Number of Aperture Blades

Filter Diameter

72 millimeters

67 millimeters

Extras

Zoom lock, Aspherical Lens, PZD (Piezo Drive), VC (Vibration Compensation)

PZD (Piezo Drive), VC (Vibration Compensation), Splash-proof design, XR (Extra Refractive Index) Glass, Hybrid aspherical elements, Zoom lock, Internal Focusing, LD (Low Dispersion)

What customers say about "Features"

Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) Macro Zoom Lens

Tack sharp at most focal lengths.
Great build quality.
The build quality for this price range is very good.
The Vibration Compensation is a 'wow' feature.
VC noise is very quiet and barely detectable, and is a true marvel.

Tamron 16-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro Zoom Lens

Very good lens for general use.
The piezo engine is very quiet.
Build quality is excellent. Photo quality is very good.
The build quality is good, it's very quite and is lighter than my Canon 70-300mm lens.
It is well made, has a good strong feel and a quality build.

Warranty / Certifications

Manufacturer Warranty

1 year(s)

Certifications

Other Information

Manual

Download

Manufacturer

Link