Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II VC PZD Review

Tamron's superzoom extends from 18mm to a 270mm, giving the lens an impressive 15x zoom range. For this reason alone, many buyers will be keen to know how well Tamron's lens performs. Ergonomically, the signs are very good.

Tamron 18-270mm F:3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon 18/270MM F:3.5-6.3 C review

Tamron Di-II lenses are engineered expressly for digital SLR cameras with image sensors commonly referred to as APS-C, measuring approximately 24mm x 16mm. Rendering an ideal image circle for APS-C sensors, Di-II lenses also include properties to optimize digital imaging performance.

Tamron 18-270mm F:3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon 18/270MM F:3.5-6.3 C review

The new PZD lens corrects another "issue" of the 18-270 VC: in the past, Tamron super-zooms have usually combined a very large zoom range with a very compact design. The 18-270 VC did not quite fit here, being surprisingly large for a Tamron zoom lens.

Tamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD review

The Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 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 telephoto end.

Anyone looking for a compact, lightweight, all-in-one general purpose and travel lens.;

Sports or action work that requires fast autofocus;