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The 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD is Tamron’s superzoom for APS-C SLRs. It offers one of the longest focal length ranges on the market, and includes both built-in optical image stabilisation a ‘piezodrive’ autofocus motor that’s quiet and reasonably fast. Image quality is best at the wider end. It’s available for Canon and Nikon mounts; a version without image stabilisation is available for Sony cameras.
| Lens type | Zoom lens |
| Focal length | 18–270 mm |
| Image stab. | Yes |
| Lens mount | Canon EF, Nikon F (DX) |
| Max aperture | F3.5 - F6.3 |
| Min aperture | F22.0 - F40.0 |
| Min focus | 0.49 m (19.29″) |
| Max magnification | 0.26 x |
| Weight | 450 g (0.99 lb) |
| Length | 88 mm (3.46″) |
The Tamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD is a perfectly competent superzoom that squeezes a huge focal length range into a compact package. Autofocus is slower than its competitors, however, and image quality is weak at the the telephoto end.
Good for: Anyone looking for a compact, lightweight, all-in-one general purpose and travel lens.
Not so good for: Sports or action work that requires fast autofocus.
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