Tamron AF 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II

(6 customer reviews)

The lens is suitable for general photography, travel, and portraits. It has a wide zoom range which makes it a versatile option for those who don’t want to change lenses often. The lens is designed with 16 elements in 14 groups which helps to reduce distortion and chromatic aberration. It also has a multi-coating which helps to reduce flare and ghosting.

The lens has both autofocus and manual focus options, which gives users more control over their shots. The autofocus is fast and accurate, making it easy to capture sharp images. The lens has a maximum aperture of f/3.5-6.3 which is not ideal for low light conditions, but it can still produce decent bokeh.

The build quality of the lens is good, and it feels solid in the hand. The lens is also relatively lightweight, which makes it easy to carry around. The manufacturing time is not specified, but it is likely that the lens is made in Japan.

In terms of resolution, the lens is capable of producing sharp images with good detail. However, it may not be as sharp as some of the more expensive lenses on the market. Overall, the Tamron AF 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II lens is a good option for those who want a versatile lens for general photography. There are alternatives on the market, but this lens offers a good balance of features and affordability.

Positives:
The Tamron AF 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II camera lens is a very good lens for fullframe cameras and works well on subframes with drive-motors. It is very sharp, reasonably fast, and clear for a superzoom. The IS is very good and it doesn’t vignette much like the T18-250 on a subframe. It is a good all-around carry lens.

Negatives:
One downside of this lens is that it is heavy for its size, weighing 550g compared to the Tamron 18-250 which is the equivalent lens on a Sony with body-IS and weighs 430g. The extra weight of the lens is noticeable, especially on a light camera, and adds to the inertia.

Conclusion:
Overall, the Tamron AF 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II camera lens is a great choice for those looking for a superzoom lens with good image quality. The IS is very effective, and it is a good all-around carry lens. However, the weight of the lens may be a deciding factor for some photographers, especially those who prefer lighter gear.

Optical design

Full frame equivalent focal length is 27.0-300.0 mm. Great choice mainly for good light conditions Has 7 aperture blades, mid-grade lenses usually have this amount of blades. Having rounded blades provides out of focus circle shape closer to a circle.

Physical characteristics

Weights 400 grams so plan ahead, carry only if really necessary. 96 mm long, requires consideration if you want to carry in the camera bag. With a lens filter diameter of 62 mm you are one step from the next standard filter size, buy step-up ring and bigger filter you may want to use a step-up ring and 67 or 77mm filter.

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6 reviews for Tamron AF 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II

  1. Ebay.com

    Ebay.com rated as 4.86/5

  2. Ebay.com Jan 08, 2017

    Excellent All Purpose Lens The Tamron 18-200 mm AF Lens is a wonderful all purpose lens that provides sharp images and the convenience of using my Nikon D5100 DSLR without having to worry about changing lenses. Tamron is known for its high quality optics and this lens provides sharp images at all focal lengths. It is truly a good value.

  3. Ebay.com Apr 18, 2018

    Good for the Price. This lens leaves more to be desired. I would recommend the “VC” version due to the fact that this lens cannot produce sharp results at any focal length, aperture, or set shutter speed.
    The lens does have decent performance where there is good lighting.

    Some nice things about the lens: compressibility (it can become very compact), metal mount (durability), Build quality (made from plastic, but a solid lens nonetheless), af/mf switch, and the 18-200 range is great if you cannot switch lenses.

    Would be a great lens if it had vibration control, therefore I recommend the “VC” version of this same lens.

  4. Ebay.com Apr 12, 2010

    Good all-purpose lens I bought this lens to use as an all purpose lens. The zoom range gives you wide angle to telephoto all in one lens. I mainly shoot cars and people, often at events, so I need a lens that can go wide enough to shoot an entire car at close range or a large group of people, as well as pull in a car or person at a distance. I had bought the Tamron 28-300 zoom first, but found the 28 mm focal length (at the APS-C format) isn’t wide enough for group and whole car shots. This lens works well for that. I also like that it’s relatively small and lightweight, so it’s easy to travel with. I have no complaints about the optics or clarity of the photos.

    The downside Tamron’s autofocus motor. It’s noisier and coarser than a Canon, which can be a bit awkward in quiet situations (like a wedding). It also tends to “hunt” for focus more than a Canon lens does. My Tamron 28-300 is the same way. But for the price, it’s a good value for a wide-range lens.

  5. Ebay.com Oct 11, 2012

    Good walk around lens I gave it 5 stars for value because I got it for less than $50. It was one of those “as is for parts” deals. It wouldn’t meter or focus but for me it was an easy fix.
    It really isn’t that bad of a walk around lens and the images come out pretty sharp at f:8. Compared to my other lenses, it has a tendency to record higher contrast images especially at the long end. I use it on a D300s, so programming a default exposure setting to compensate for the high contrast wasn’t a big deal. It also has typical distortion for this focal range especially at wide angle, but nothing that Photoshop can’t fix. Two switches at your finger tips are an autofocus/manual focus switch and a zoom barrel lock, which is good because the lens barrel will creep. Overall physical quality is pretty good for a plastic lens, everything feels nice and tight. With a clear filter and lens shade, it’s not super light, it has some heft to it.

    I dislike not having an aperture ring, but that’s just me.

    I use it for everyday casual shots, road trips, vacations, etc.leaving the very special shots for my prime lenses.

  6. Ebay.com Jan 24, 2011

    great lens but heavy for its size This is a very good lens for fullframe cameras, works well on subframes that have drive-motors as well…just one caveat with it, it’s not light. Very sharp and reasonably fast and clear for a superzoom but it’s a pocket full of change.

    you can check the specs on slrgear.com
    this lens is 550g vs 430g for the Tamron 18-250 which is the equivalent lens on a Sony with body-IS

    And that extra 120 grams is really noticeable on a light camera.
    It doesn’t help much on a heavy camera 🙂
    Seriously adds to the inertia.

    But the IS is very good, it doesn’t vignette much like the T18-250 on a subframe…it’s a good all-around carry. As long as you don’t mind carrying it 🙂

    It certainly makes WAY more sense than the Canon 28-300 EF-L IS at 1670g and $2250 retail.

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