Tamron AF 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II LD Aspherical IF Macro vs Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC Detailed Comparison

Tamron AF 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II LD Aspherical IF Macro vs Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC

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Tamron AF 18-200mm f3.5-6.3 XR II LD

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Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC

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Tamron AF 18-200mm f3.5-6.3 XR II LD vs Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing Tamron AF 18-200mm f3.5-6.3 XR II LD and Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC, two SuperZoom lenses from Tamron and Sigma. Both cameras have the same focal length and max apertures of 18-200mm focal range and a max aperture of F3.5 - F6.3 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 AF 18-200mm f3.5-6.3 XR II LD Key Specs

18-200mm Focal Range

F3.5 - F6.3 Max Aperture

Filter Thread: 62mm

Max Format: APS-C / DX

Pentax KAF Mount

Weight: 398g.

Diameter: 74mm

Length: 84mm

Min Focus Distance:0.45m

Max Magnification:0.27x

Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC Key Specs

18-200mm Focal Range

F3.5 - F6.3 Max Aperture

Filter Thread: 62mm

Max Format:

Pentax KAF Mount

Weight: 405g.

Diameter: 70mm

Length: 78mm

Min Focus Distance:0.45m

Max Magnification:0.23x

Reasons to choose Tamron AF 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II LD Aspherical IF Macro over Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC

Depth-of-Field Scale	Yes vs No	Depth of Field scale to assist focusing
Weight	398g vs 405g	7g lighter
Max Magnification	0.27x vs 0.23x	higher magnification better for close-up shots

Reasons to choose Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC over Tamron AF 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II LD Aspherical IF Macro

Diameter	70mm vs 74mm	4mm smaller in diameter
Length	78mm vs 84mm	6mm shorter

Common Strengths of Tamron AF 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II LD Aspherical IF Macro and Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC

Internal Focusing	Yes vs Yes	Length of the lens doesn't change during focusing
Distance Scale	Yes vs Yes	Distance Scale to assist focusing

Common Weaknesses of Tamron AF 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II LD Aspherical IF Macro and Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC

Image Stabilization	No vs No	Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization
Internal Zoom	No vs No	Length of the lens changes during zooming
Weather Sealing	No vs No	not safe under rain and dust

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Tamron AF 18-200mm f3.5-6.3 XR II LD vs Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Tamron AF 18-200mm f3.5-6.3 XR II LD	Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC
Brand	Tamron	Sigma
Lens Type	Zoom	Zoom
Price	CHECK PRICE	CHECK PRICE
Lens Type	SuperZoom	SuperZoom
Lens Mount	Pentax KAF	Pentax KAF
Max Format	APS-C / DX	APS-C / DX
Focal Range	18-200mm	18-200mm
Image Stabilization	No	No
Colour	Black	Unknown
Zoom Method	Rotary (extending)	Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom	-	-
Zoom Lock	-	Yes
Zoom Ratio	11.1X	11.1X
Aperture
Max Aperture	F3.5 - F6.3	F3.5 - F6.3
Min Aperture	F22.0	F22.0 - F40.0
Aperture Ring	No	No
Diaphragm Blades	7	7
Optics
Optical Elements	15	15
Optical Groups	13	13
Special Elements	3 hybrid aspherical lens elements 2 LD (Low Dispersion) glass elements 1 XR element (Extra Refractive Index)	2 Special Low Dispersion (SLD) glass elements 2 hybrid aspherical elements
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	0.45m	0.45m
Max Magnification	0.27X	0.23X
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
AF Motor Type	Micromotor	Micromotor
Full Time Manual	No	No
Focus Method	Internal	Internal
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
DoF Scale	Yes	No
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
Focus Distance Limiter	Unknown	no
Physical Specs
Weight	398g	405g
Diameter	74mm	70mm
Length	84mm	78mm
Materials	Unknown	metal mount
Weather Sealing	Unknown	No
Filter Thread	62mm	62mm
Filter Notes	-	Does not rotate on focusing
Hood Supplied	Yes	Yes
Hood Code	flower shaped hood	Unknown
Tripod Collar	No	No
Optional Accessories	-	-
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