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Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC EF Mount Review

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

Main Features

  • 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 / 0.88 lb
  • Dimensions(øxL): 75mm x 97mm
  • Min Focus Distance: 0.49m
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Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC Overview


Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC is a Variable aperture Auto Focus (AF) Superzoom Zoom lens with Optical Image stabilization and APS-C / DX max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with EF Mount cameras.

What type of photography is the Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifeAverage
SportsGood
PortraitGood
TravelExcellent
StreetGood
WeddingGood
Walk AroundVery Good
VloggingGood
LandscapeGood
Macro

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Canon EF-S 18-200mm f3.5-5.6 IS Lens Canon EF-S 18-200mm f3.5-5.6 IS
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APS-C / DX 595gr AF Amazon B&H Photo

Reasons to Buy Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC Lens

Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Optical Image Stabilization
Weather-sealed
Autofocus
Hood supplied
Full-time Manual Focusing
Zoom Lock
Versatile Lens with a Zoom Ratio of 11x
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CONs
Lens Extents while zooming
Slow Aperture at Tele end
Variable Aperture


Lens Mount

Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC is compatible with cameras that have a Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF lenses are Canon T8i, Canon 90D and Canon SL3.

Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC is also available in Nikon F (DX) and Sony Alpha mounts.

Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC has a maximum diameter of 75mm and total length of 97mm when not extended. It weighs 400g / 14.1 oz.

Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC and Canon 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS (Canon EF-S mount) to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life. Check the detailed comparison of these two lenses here.

Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC vs Canon 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS Lens Size Comparison
Comparison image of the Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC and the Canon 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS Size and Weight

Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC has a filter thread of 62mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC:

  • 62mm Variable ND Lens Filters
  • 62mm Circular Polarizer Lens Filters
  • 62mm Clear Protection Lens Filters




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 a 35mm equivalent focal range of 28.8-320mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.



Weather Sealings

The Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC is a weather-sealed lens, which provides extra protection to prevent water and dust get inside the lens and camera body under light rain, snow and wind. In order to have effective protection, you have to pair the Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC with a weather-sealed camera body such as the Canon 90D, Canon 80D and Canon 7D MII.

Optical Image Stabilization

The Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC features an optical image stabilization system which helps to reduce the blur that occurs due to shaking during hand-held shooting.

Zoom Method

Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC features Rotary (extending) zoom method where the length of the lens changes as you zoom in or out. This makes it possible to design the lens with a smaller minimum length ( generally when it is zoomed out) compared to internal zoom lenses. The disadvantages of this design are being harder to seal against dust and moisture, weight balance shifting while zooming and zoom creep in certain lenses.

Zoom Lock

Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC has a Zoom lock feature which eliminates Zoom creep where focal length of the lens changes with gravity when it's held downwards or upwards.

Below are the 3 Superzoom Zoom type Canon1 mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:

  • Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM C: 0.33x - (Compare)
  • Canon 28-300mm f3.5-5.6L IS USM: 0.3x - (Compare)
  • Tamron 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 VC PZD: 0.29x - (Compare)

Aperture

Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC is a variable aperture lens with a max aperture of f3.5 and a minimum aperture of f22 at 18mm, and a max aperture of f5.6 and minimum aperture of f40 at 200mm .

Focal Length Max Aperture Min Aperture
18mm F3.5 F22
200mm F5.6 F40

Optical Formula

Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC's optical formula consists of 16 elements in 14 groups .

Lens Hood

Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.

Body Colour

Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC is available in Black color.

Popular Comparisons of Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC

Here are the eight most popular comparisons of the Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC amongst Camera Decision readers.

Top Alternatives of Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC Lens
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Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM Lens Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
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APS-C / DX 515 g / 1.13 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Canon EF-S 18-200mm f3.5-5.6 IS Lens Canon EF-S 18-200mm f3.5-5.6 IS
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APS-C / DX 595 g / 1.31 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Lens Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM
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APS-C / DX 628 g / 1.38 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS Lens Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
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APS-C / DX 325 g / 0.72 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Canon EF-M 55-200mm f4.5-6.3 IS STM Lens Canon EF-M 55-200mm f4.5-6.3 IS STM
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APS-C / DX 260 g / 0.57 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
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Canon EF-M 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM Lens Canon EF-M 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM
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Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC Alternatives in Canon EF Mount
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Canon EF-S 18-200mm f3.5-5.6 IS Lens Canon EF-S 18-200mm f3.5-5.6 IS
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APS-C / DX 595 g / 1.31 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC Lens Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC
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APS-C / DX 405 g / 0.89 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM C Lens Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM C
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APS-C / DX 430 g / 0.95 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Lens Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM
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APS-C / DX 600 g / 1.32 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 18-200mm f3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM Lens Sigma 18-200mm f3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM
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APS-C / DX 490 g / 1.08 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Lens Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD
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APS-C / DX 450 g / 0.99 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM Lens Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM
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APS-C / DX 470 g / 1.03 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Tamron AF 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II LD Aspherical IF Macro Lens Tamron AF 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II LD Aspherical IF Macro
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APS-C / DX 560 g / 1.23 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo

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Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Tamron
Lens Type Zoom
Lens Type SuperZoom
Lens Mount Canon EF
Max Format APS-C / DX
Focal Range 18-200mm
Image Stabilization Yes
Colour Black
Zoom Method Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom No
Zoom Lock Yes
Zoom Ratio 11.1X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F3.5 - F5.6
Min Aperture F22.0 - F40.0
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 7
Optics
Optical Elements 16
Optical Groups 14

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.49m
Max Magnification unknown
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Micromotor
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Unknown
Distance Scale No
DoF Scale No
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 400g
Diameter 75mm
Length 97mm
Weather Sealing Yes
Filter Thread 62mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied Yes
Tripod Collar No
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