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Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC vs Canon EF-S 18-200mm f3.5-5.6 IS
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Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC

SuperZoom | Canon EF

Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC
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Canon 18-200mm f3.5-5.6 IS

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Canon EF-S 18-200mm f3.5-5.6 IS
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Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC vs Canon 18-200mm f3.5-5.6 IS Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC and Canon 18-200mm f3.5-5.6 IS, two SuperZoom lenses from Tamron and Canon. Both cameras have the same focal length and max apertures of 18-200mm focal range and a max aperture of F3.5 - F5.6 so they are very comparable in this regard.

We will start with briefly looking and the main specs of these two lenses and in the section, we will start analyzing in more detail and list the pros and cons of each lenses.

Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC Key Specs

  • 18-200mm Focal Range
  • F3.5 - F5.6 Max Aperture
  • Image Stabilization
  • Weather Sealed
  • Filter Thread: 62mm
  • Max Format: APS-C / DX
  • Canon EF Mount
  • Weight: 400g.
  • Diameter: 75mm
  • Length: 97mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.49m
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Canon 18-200mm f3.5-5.6 IS Key Specs

  • 18-200mm Focal Range
  • F3.5 - F5.6 Max Aperture
  • Image Stabilization
  • Filter Thread: 72mm
  • Max Format:
  • Canon EF-S Mount
  • Weight: 595g.
  • Diameter: 79mm
  • Length: 102mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.45m
  • Max Magnification:0.24x
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Reasons to choose Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC over Canon EF-S 18-200mm f3.5-5.6 IS
Diaphgragm Blades 7 vs 6 Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Weight 400g vs 595g 195g lighter
Diameter 75mm vs 79mm 4mm smaller in diameter
Length 97mm vs 102mm 5mm shorter
Filter Thread 62mm vs 72mm Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find
Weather Sealing Yes vs No safer to use under rain and dust
Reasons to choose Canon EF-S 18-200mm f3.5-5.6 IS over Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC
Internal Zoom Yes vs No Length of the lens doesn't change during zooming
Minimum Focus Distance 0.45m vs 0.49m can focus closer to the subject
Max Magnification 0.24x vs x higher magnification better for close-up shots

Common Strengths of Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC and Canon EF-S 18-200mm f3.5-5.6 IS
Image Stabilization Yes vs Yes Sharper Images at longer shutter speeds
Common Weaknesses of Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC and Canon EF-S 18-200mm f3.5-5.6 IS
Distance Scale Yes vs No No Distance Scale assist

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Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC vs Canon 18-200mm f3.5-5.6 IS Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC Canon 18-200mm f3.5-5.6 IS
Brand Tamron Canon
Lens Type Zoom Zoom
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Lens Type SuperZoom SuperZoom
Lens Mount Canon EF Canon EF-S
Max Format APS-C / DX APS-C / DX
Focal Range 18-200mm 18-200mm
Image Stabilization Yes Yes
Colour Black Black
Zoom Method Rotary (extending) Rotary (internal)
Power Zoom No No
Zoom Lock Yes Yes
Zoom Ratio 11.1X 11.1X
Aperture
Max Aperture F3.5 - F5.6 F3.5 - F5.6
Min Aperture F22.0 - F40.0 F22.0 - F38.0
Aperture Ring No No
Diaphragm Blades 7 6
Optics
Optical Elements 16 16
Optical Groups 14 12
Special Elements unknown Super Spectra coatings 2 high-precision aspheric lenses 2 UD lenses
Focusing
Min Focus Distance 0.49m 0.45m
Max Magnification unknown 0.24X
Autofocus Yes Yes
AF Motor Type Micromotor Micromotor
Full Time Manual Yes No
Focus Method Unknown Internal
Distance Scale No No
DoF Scale No No
Distance Scale No No
Focus Distance Limiter Unknown Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight 400g 595g
Diameter 75mm 79mm
Length 97mm 102mm
Materials Unknown Plastic barrel, metal mount
Weather Sealing Yes No
Filter Thread 62mm 72mm
Filter Notes - -
Hood Supplied Yes No
Hood Code Unknown EW-78D
Tripod Collar No No
Optional Accessories - Soft Case LP1116
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