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Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD vs Tamron 16-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro

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Tamron 18-270mm f3.5-6.3 II VC PZD

SuperZoom | Canon EF

Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD
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Tamron 16-300mm f3.5-6.3 II VC PZD

SuperZoom | Canon EF

Tamron 16-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro
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Tamron 18-270mm f3.5-6.3 II VC PZD vs Tamron 16-300mm f3.5-6.3 II VC PZD Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing Tamron 18-270mm f3.5-6.3 II VC PZD and Tamron 16-300mm f3.5-6.3 II VC PZD, two SuperZoom lenses by Tamron.

We will start with briefly looking and the main specs of these two lenses and in the section, we will start analyzing in more detail and list the pros and cons of each lenses.

Tamron 18-270mm f3.5-6.3 II VC PZD Key Specs

  • 18-270mm Focal Range
  • F3.5 - F6.3 Max Aperture
  • Image Stabilization
  • Filter Thread: 62mm
  • Max Format: APS-C / DX
  • Canon EF Mount
  • Weight: 450g.
  • Diameter: 74mm
  • Length: 88mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.49m
  • Max Magnification:0.26x

Tamron 16-300mm f3.5-6.3 II VC PZD Key Specs

  • 16-300mm Focal Range
  • F3.5 - F6.3 Max Aperture
  • Image Stabilization
  • Weather Sealed
  • Filter Thread: 67mm
  • Max Format:
  • Canon EF Mount
  • Weight: 540g.
  • Diameter: 75mm
  • Length: 100mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.39m
  • Max Magnification:0.34x

Size and Weight Comparison

Size of a lens is an important deciding factor when comparing two lenses.Tamron 16-300mm f3.5-6.3 II VC PZD is the longer of the two lenses at 100mm. The Tamron 18-270mm f3.5-6.3 II VC PZD with a length of 88mm is 12mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Tamron 16-300mm f3.5-6.3 II VC PZD also has a larger diameter of 75mm compared to Tamron 18-270mm f3.5-6.3 II VC PZD's 74mm diameter.

Weight of a lens is as important as its external dimensions, especially if you are planning to hand hold your camera and lens combination for longer periods. Tamron 18-270mm f3.5-6.3 II VC PZD weighs 450g, which means it is 90g (19%) lighter than the Tamron 16-300mm f3.5-6.3 II VC PZD which has a weight of 540g.


Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the 'SuperZoom Lenses in Canon EF Mount for size comparison purposes.

SuperZoom Lenses in Canon EF Mount for Size Comparison
Model Length Diameter Weight Street Price
Canon EF 35-350mm f3.5-5.6L USM Lens Canon 35-350mm f3.5-5.6L USM
167mm
85mm 1385g Amazon B&H Photo
Canon EF 28-300mm f3.5-5.6L IS USM Lens Canon 28-300mm f3.5-5.6L IS USM
184mm
92mm 1670g Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 50-500mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM Lens Sigma 50-500mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM
219mm
104mm 1970g Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC Lens Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC
78mm
70mm 405g Amazon B&H Photo
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di VC PZD Lens Tamron 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 VC PZD
96mm
74mm 540g Amazon B&H Photo
Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC Lens Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC
97mm
75mm 400g Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM Lens Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM
89mm
74mm 470g Amazon B&H Photo
Tamron AF 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical IF Macro Lens Tamron AF 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 XR LD
84mm
73mm 420g Amazon B&H Photo

Lens Mounts

Both Tamron 18-270mm f3.5-6.3 II VC PZD and Tamron 16-300mm f3.5-6.3 II VC PZD has the same Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF lenses are Canon T8i, Canon 90D and Canon SL3.

Tamron 18-270mm f3.5-6.3 II VC PZD is also available in Nikon F (DX) mount.

Tamron 16-300mm f3.5-6.3 II VC PZD is also available in Nikon F (DX) and Sony Alpha mounts.

Focal Range

Tamron 18-270mm f3.5-6.3 II VC PZD has a focal range of 18-270mm and 15.0X zoom ratio which has a 35mm equivalent focal range of 28.8-432mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera. Tamron 16-300mm f3.5-6.3 II VC PZD has a focal range of 16-300mm and 18.8X zoom ratio which has a 35mm equivalent focal range of 25.6-480mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.

Reasons to choose Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD over Tamron 16-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro

Weight 450g vs 540g 90g lighter
Diameter 74mm vs 75mm 1mm smaller in diameter
Length 88mm vs 100mm 12mm shorter
Filter Thread 62mm vs 67mm Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find
Reasons to choose Tamron 16-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro over Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD
Focal Length - Wide 16mm vs 18mm 2mm Wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele 300mm vs 270mm 30mm more Tele coverage
Optical Zoom 18.80x vs 15.00x More flexible focal coverage
Weather Sealing Yes vs No safer to use under rain and dust
Minimum Focus Distance 0.39m vs 0.49m can focus closer to the subject
Max Magnification 0.34x vs 0.26x higher magnification better for close-up shots

Common Strengths of Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD and Tamron 16-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro
Image Stabilization Yes vs Yes Sharper Images at longer shutter speeds
Internal Focusing Yes vs Yes Length of the lens doesn't change during focusing
Distance Scale Yes vs Yes Distance Scale to assist focusing
Common Weaknesses of Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD and Tamron 16-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro
Internal Zoom No vs No Length of the lens changes during zooming



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Tamron 18-270mm f3.5-6.3 II VC PZD vs Tamron 16-300mm f3.5-6.3 II VC PZD Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications
General Tamron 18-270mm f3.5-6.3 II VC PZD Tamron 16-300mm f3.5-6.3 II VC PZD
Brand Tamron Tamron
Lens Type Zoom Zoom
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Lens Type SuperZoom SuperZoom
Lens Mount Canon EF Canon EF
Max Format APS-C / DX APS-C / DX
Focal Range 18-270mm 16-300mm
Image Stabilization Yes Yes
Colour Black Unknown
Zoom Method Rotary (extending) Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom No -
Zoom Lock Yes Yes
Zoom Ratio 15.0X 18.8X
Aperture
Max Aperture F3.5 - F6.3 F3.5 - F6.3
Min Aperture F22.0 - F40.0 F22.0 - F40.0
Aperture Ring No No
Diaphragm Blades 7 7
Optics
Optical Elements 16 16
Optical Groups 13 12
Focusing
Min Focus Distance 0.49m 0.39m
Max Magnification 0.26X 0.34X
Autofocus Yes Yes
AF Motor Type Micro-type ultrasonic Ultrasonic
Full Time Manual No Yes
Focus Method Internal Internal
Distance Scale Yes Yes
DoF Scale No Unknown
Distance Scale Yes Yes
Focus Distance Limiter Unknown Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight 450g 540g
Diameter 74mm 75mm
Length 88mm 100mm
Materials Plastic barrel, metal mount Unknown
Weather Sealing No Yes
Filter Thread 62mm 67mm
Filter Notes - -
Hood Supplied Yes Yes
Hood Code Unknown Unknown
Tripod Collar No No
Optional Accessories - -
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