Tamron Di II AF 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 SP LD Aspherical

Tamron Di II AF 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 SP LD Aspherical

Tamron
72 Overall Score
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Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Canon
85 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Tamron Di II AF 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 SP LD Aspherical

72 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews

The Tamron 10-24mm lens receives mostly positive feedback for its ultra-wide field of view, sharpness, and value compared to Canon alternatives. Users praise its versatility for landscapes and portraits, though some note autofocus can be slow and noisy. A few negative reviews highlight reliability issues, including a lens that stopped working and warranty problems with third-party sellers. Overall, it is seen as a solid budget-friendly wide-angle option for amateur and semi-pro photographers.

Pros
  • Ultra-wide field of view
  • Good value for money
  • Sharp images
  • Solid build quality
  • Versatile for landscapes and portraits
Cons
  • Slow and noisy autofocus
  • Variable aperture
  • Reliability issues reported
  • Warranty problems with third-party sellers
  • Plastic construction
👍 Image quality 6
👍 Value for money 5
🤔 Build quality 4
👎 Autofocus performance 3
👎 Reliability 2
👎 Warranty issues 2

Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

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Scores

Street
Tamron
66
Canon
87
Travel
Tamron
73
Canon
87
Budget
Tamron
73
Canon
86
Macro
Tamron
86
Canon
77
Professional
Tamron
78
Canon
71
Portrait
Tamron
64
Canon
78
Video Cinema
Tamron
73
Canon
76
Landscape
Tamron
76
Canon
76
Wildlife Sports
Tamron
66
Canon
69

Specifications

Tamron Di II AF 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 SP LD AsphericalCanon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Optics
Typewide-anglezoom
Focal Length Min10 mm18 mm
Focal Length Max24 mm200 mm
Elements1216
Groups912
Aspherical Elements6★2
ED Elements22
CoatingLD AsphericalSuper Spectra coating
Aperture
Max Aperturef/10f/3.5
Min Aperture3.5-4.53.5-5.6
Constant✓★✗
Diaphragm Blades7★6
Build
MountCanon EFCanon EF-S
FormatAPS-CAPS-C
Weather Sealed✓★—
Weight0.41 kg0.11 kg★
Filter Thread77 mm72 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeAutofocusDC Micro Motor
Stabilization✓✓
Stabilization Stops—4 stops★
Focus
Min Focus Distance24 mm★457 mm
Max Magnification0.19x★—

Pros & Cons

Tamron Di II AF 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 SP LD Aspherical

  • Strong optical (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Strong macro (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Strong stabilization (81st percentile)81st %ile
  • Strong build (77th percentile)
  • Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile

Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

  • Strong versatility (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong build (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong optical (87th percentile)87th %ile

Verdict

★ Winner: Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Scores 85 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 2 of 22 specs.

Tamron Di II AF 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 SP LD Aspherical Better at:

MacroProfessional

Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Better at:

BudgetStreetTravelPortraitVideo CinemaWildlife Sports