Comparison of Nikon 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3G ED AF-S DX VR Nikkor and Tamron AF 18-270mm ƒ/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD (Model B008)

Attribute	Nikon 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3G ED AF-S DX VR Nikkor ×	Tamron AF 18-270mm ƒ/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD (Model B008) ×
Aperture (f)	3.50 - 40.00	3.50 - 40.00
Filter Size (mm)	67	62
Notes	VR (Vibration Reduction) minimizes camera shake by offering a shutter speed equivalent to 4 stops faster	New VC mechanism (Image Stabilization). Available AF Mounts: Canon EF-S, Nikon F, Sony A. Included Accessories: Flower-shaped Lens Hood.
Closest Focus (m)	0.48	0.49
Magnification Ratio (x)	0.32	0.26
Zoom System	Rotary	Rotary
Type	Standard Zoom	Standard Zoom
APS Equivalent	27 - 450mm	1.5x: 27 - 405mm; 1.6x: 28.8 - 432mm
Diaphragm Blades	7	7
Image Circle	APS-C	APS-C
Focal Length (mm)	18.00 - 300.00	18.00 - 270.00
Brand	Nikon	Tamron
Name	Nikon 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3G ED AF-S DX VR Nikkor	Tamron AF 18-270mm ƒ/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD (Model B008)
Weight (g)	550	450
Diaphragm Blades Type	rounded	rounded
Lens Construction	16 elements in 12 groups; including 3 ED and 3 aspherical elements	16 elements in 13 groups
Diagonal Angle of View (degree)	5.30 - 76.00	5.90 - 75.50
Length (mm)	99	88
Diameter (mm)	78.5	74.4
Focus Details	Internal; AF-S "Silent Wave" motor with full-time manual focus override feature (M/A Switch)	Internal with Piezo Drive (PZD) ultrasonic motor