The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tamron AF 18-270mm f3.5-6.3 II VC LD and the Samyang 16mm f2.0 for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Tamron AF 18-270mm f3.5-6.3 II VC LD is the longer of the two lenses at 101mm. The Samyang 16mm f2.0 with a length of 89mm, is 12mm shorter. On the other hand, the Samyang 16mm f2.0 has a larger diameter of 83mm compared to the Tamron AF 18-270mm f3.5-6.3 II VC LD's 80mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Tamron AF 18-270mm f3.5-6.3 II VC LD weighs 560g, which means it is 23g (3%) lighter than the Samyang 16mm f2.0 which has a weight of 583g.
Filter Threads
The Tamron AF 18-270mm f3.5-6.3 II VC LD has a filter size of 72mm whereas the Samyang 16mm f2.0 has a 77mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 72mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Tamron AF 18-270mm f3.5-6.3 II VC LD:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Samyang 16mm f2.0:
Lens Mounts
Both the Tamron AF 18-270mm f3.5-6.3 II VC LD and the Samyang 16mm f2.0 has the same Nikon F (DX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon F (DX) lenses are Nikon D3500, Nikon D7500 and Nikon D5600.
Tamron AF 18-270mm f3.5-6.3 II VC LD is also available in Canon EF mount.
Samyang 16mm f2.0 is also available in Canon EF , Canon EF-M, Fujifilm X, Four Thirds, Micro Four Thirds, Pentax KAF, Sony Alpha, Sony E and Samsung NX mounts.
Focal Range
Tamron AF 18-270mm f3.5-6.3 II VC LD has a focal range of 18-270mm and
15.0X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
27-405mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Samyang 16mm f2.0 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 16mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 24mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.