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 Tamron AF 18-200mm f3.5-6.3 XR II LD 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 Tamron AF 18-200mm f3.5-6.3 XR II LD with a length of 84mm, is 13mm 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 Tamron AF 18-200mm f3.5-6.3 XR II LD's 74mm diameter.
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. Tamron AF 18-200mm f3.5-6.3 XR II LD weighs 398g, 0% (2g) lighter than the Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC's weight of 400g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the SuperZoom Lenses in Nikon F (DX) Mount for size comparison purposes.
Superzoom Lenses in Nikon F (DX) Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
Both the Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC and the Tamron AF 18-200mm f3.5-6.3 XR II LD have the same Filter thread size of 62mm.
Below are links to the 62mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC and the Tamron AF 18-200mm f3.5-6.3 XR II LD has the same Nikon F (DX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon F (DX) lenses are Nikon D3500, Nikon D7500 and Nikon D5600.
Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC is also available in the Canon EF and Sony Alpha mounts.
Tamron AF 18-200mm f3.5-6.3 XR II LD is also available in Canon EF , Sony Alpha and Pentax KAF mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
18-200mm but while Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC has the fastest aperture of
F3.5 - F5.6, the Tamron AF 18-200mm f3.5-6.3 XR II LD's widest aperture value is
F3.5 - F6.3.
