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 III VC and the Nikon 18-200mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR II for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
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 18-200mm f3.5-6.3 III VC weighs 460g, which means it is 105g (18%) lighter than the Nikon 18-200mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR II which has a weight of 565g.
Filter Threads
The Tamron 18-200mm f3.5-6.3 III VC has a filter size of 62mm whereas the Nikon 18-200mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR II has a 72mm 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 III VC:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon 18-200mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR II:
Lens Mounts
The Tamron 18-200mm f3.5-6.3 III VC has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Nikon 18-200mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR II has the Nikon F (DX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony ZV-E10 II, Sony A6700 and Sony FX30 for the Sony E Mount and Nikon D3500, Nikon D7500 and Nikon D5600 for the Nikon F (DX) Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
18-200mm but while Tamron 18-200mm f3.5-6.3 III VC has the fastest aperture of
F3.5 - F6.3, the Nikon 18-200mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR II's widest aperture value is
F3.5 - F5.6.
