The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC and the Canon EF-M 55-200mm f4.5-6.3 for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC is the longer of the two lenses at 97mm. The Canon EF-M 55-200mm f4.5-6.3 with a length of 87mm, is 10mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC also has a larger diameter of 75mm compared to the Canon EF-M 55-200mm f4.5-6.3's 61mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC and Canon EF-M 55-200mm f4.5-6.3 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC and the Canon EF-M 55-200mm f4.5-6.3 Size and Weight The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Canon EF-M 55-200mm f4.5-6.3 weighs 260g, 35% (140g) lighter than the Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC's weight of 400g.
Filter Threads
The Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC has a filter size of 62mm whereas the Canon EF-M 55-200mm f4.5-6.3 has a 52mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 62mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC:
And these are the 52mm filters that we recommend for the Canon EF-M 55-200mm f4.5-6.3:
Lens Mounts
The Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC has the Canon EF lens mount whereas the Canon EF-M 55-200mm f4.5-6.3 has the Canon EF-M lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Canon T8i , Canon 90D and Canon SL3 for the Canon EF Mount and
Nikon F (DX) and Sony Alpha mounts.
Focal Range
Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC has a focal range of 18-200mm and
11.1X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
28.8-320mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Canon EF-M 55-200mm f4.5-6.3 has a focal range of 55-200mm and 3.6X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 82.5-300mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
