Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Tamron
100 Overall Score
vs
Canon EF 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Canon
80 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Macro
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Professional
Street
Video Cinema
Portrait
Travel
Specifications
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD | Canon EF 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 200 mm |
| Elements | 20 | 16 |
| Groups | 13 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | fluorine coating | Super Spectra |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | 4-7.1 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 6 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Canon EF-S |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.59 kg★ | 0.63 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 72 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | VXD linear motor★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | 200 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:3.8★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
Canon EF 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
- Strong versatility (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong optical (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong macro (84th percentile)84th %ile
Pricing
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Canon EF 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 22 specs.
