Tamron 18-270 VC vs. 18-250 Comparison
Monday, August 18th, 2008 Posted in Photography, Tech Stuffs
Tamron 18-250mm f3.5-6.3 since its first introduction has become one of the most versatile lens (13.8x zoom)for APS-C DSLR cameras while offering image quality that is competing with zoom lenses with less magnification ratios. Surely it has some drawbacks like being slow on the long side, chromatic aberrations in certain situations, etc. but overall I think it is a perfect all-round lens. Now Tamron takes the ultra-zoom DSLR lenses to next level with the new AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) Macro, taking the world record once again with the 15X zoom, and adding its Vibration Compensation system (VC) in to the game, making it even more attractive for Canon and Nikon users whose bodies lack sensor based Image stabilization.
Below is the spec comparison of the two Tamron ultra-zooms:
|
Model Name |
AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) Macro |
Tamron 18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 AF Di-II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro |
|
Focal length |
18-270 mm |
18-250mm |
|
Maximum aperture |
f/3.5-6.3 |
F/3.5-6.3 |
|
Minimum aperture |
f/22 |
f/22 |
|
Lens construction |
18 elements / 13 groups |
16 elements / 13 groups |
|
Closest focus distance |
0.49m (19.3″) |
0.45m (17.7″) |
|
Maximum magnification |
1:3.5 |
1:3.5 |
|
Vibration Reduction |
yes |
no |
|
Aperture blades |
7 |
7 |
|
Filter Diameter |
72 mm |
62mm |
|
Dimensions |
101mm × 80mm (3.8″ × 3.1″) |
84.3mm x 74.4mm (3.3″ x 2.9″) |
|
Weight |
550g (19.4oz.) |
430g (15.2oz.) |
|
Compatible Mount |
Canon AF, Nikon AF-D |
Canon AF, Nikon AF-D, Pentax AF, and Sony/KM |
|
Standard Accessory |
Flower-shaped Lens Hood |
Flower-shaped Lens Hood |
