Tamron 18-270mm f3.5-6.3 II VC PZD is a Variable aperture Auto Focus (AF)
Super Telephoto Zoom lens with Optical Image stabilization and APS-C / DX max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with
F(DX) Mount cameras.
Tamron replaced the older Tamron AF 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical IF MACRO Nikon F DX with this model. Follow the link to read our detailed comparison of these models:
Compare Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Nikon F DX vs Tamron AF 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical IF MACRO Nikon F DX
The Tamron 18-270mm f3.5-6.3 II VC PZD is also available in the Canon EF mount.
What type of photography is the Tamron 18-270mm f3.5-6.3 II VC PZD lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Tamron 18-270mm f3.5-6.3 II VC PZD is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
There is only one more lens with the Nikon F (DX) mount that has the exact same focal and aperture range with the Tamron 18-270mm f3.5-6.3 II VC PZD, the Tamron AF 18-270mm f3.5-6.3 II VC LD.
Lenses in Nikon F (DX) Mount with Same Focal and Aperture Range
Reasons to Buy the Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD lens in a list form to assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
| Optical Image Stabilization |
| Autofocus |
| Distance Scale |
| Hood supplied |
| Zoom Lock |
| Versatile Lens with a Zoom Ratio of 15x |
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| No Weather Sealing |
| Lens Extends while zooming |
| Slow Aperture at Tele end |
| Variable Aperture |
Lens Mount
Tamron 18-270mm f3.5-6.3 II VC PZD is compatible with cameras that have a 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.
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. Tamron 18-270mm f3.5-6.3 II VC PZD has a maximum diameter of 74mm and a total length of 88mm when not extended. It weighs 450g / 15.9 oz.
Tamron 18-270mm f3.5-6.3 II VC PZD has a filter thread of 62mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Tamron 18-270mm f3.5-6.3 II VC PZD:
You can also check All Nikon F Mount Lenses with 62mm Filter Thread Size to find the matching lenses.
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 27-405mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
Optical Image Stabilization
The Tamron 18-270mm f3.5-6.3 II VC PZD features an optical image stabilization system which helps to reduce the blur that occurs due to shaking during hand-held shooting.
Zoom Method
Tamron 18-270mm f3.5-6.3 II VC PZD features Rotary (extending) zoom method where the length of the lens changes as you zoom in or out. This makes it possible to design the lens with a smaller minimum length ( generally when it is zoomed out) compared to internal zoom lenses. The disadvantages of this design are being harder to seal against dust and moisture, weight balance shifting while zooming and zoom creep in certain lenses.
Zoom Lock
Tamron 18-270mm f3.5-6.3 II VC PZD has a Zoom lock feature which eliminates Zoom creep where focal length of the lens changes with gravity when it's held downwards or upwards.
Maximum Magnification Ratio
Tamron 18-270mm f3.5-6.3 II VC PZD has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.26x with a minimum focusing distance of 0.49m. For a non-macro lens, the 0.26x is considered a high magnification and will come handy for close-up shots.
Below are the 3 Super Telephoto Zoom type Nikon F mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:
Aperture
Tamron 18-270mm f3.5-6.3 II VC PZD is a variable aperture lens with a max aperture of f3.5 and a minimum aperture of f22 at 18mm, and a max aperture of f6.3 and minimum aperture of f40 at 270mm .
| Focal Length |
Max Aperture |
Min Aperture |
|
18mm
|
F3.5 |
F22 |
|
270mm
|
F6.3 |
F40 |
Optical Formula
Tamron 18-270mm f3.5-6.3 II VC PZD's optical formula consists of 16 elements in 13 groups .
Lens Hood
Tamron 18-270mm f3.5-6.3 II VC PZD comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.
Body Colour
Tamron 18-270mm f3.5-6.3 II VC PZD is available in Black color.
Popular Comparisons of Tamron 18-270mm f3.5-6.3 II VC PZD
Here are the 8 most popular comparisons of the Tamron 18-270mm f3.5-6.3 II VC PZD amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of Tamron 18-270mm f3.5-6.3 II VC PZD Lens
In addition, it would be interesting to check which lenses from other mounts are most commonly compared with the Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD.
Top Alternatives of Tamron 18-270mm f3.5-6.3 II VC PZD in Other Lens Mounts
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