Tamron Di III VC B011 18-200mm
Its 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 optics, supported by specialized glass and VC stabilization, deliver crisp results in a lightweight 458g body. The stepping motor enables fast, near-silent autofocus, while Direct Manual Focus allows precise adjustments without switching modes—a practical differentiator at its affordable price point. This lens is best for Sony E-mount owners who want a single stabilized zoom for travel and everyday scenes, sacrificing some portrait sharpness for all-in-one convenience.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong macro (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong versatility (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong af (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong stabilization (81st percentile) 81st
Cons
- Below average optical (15th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (23rd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (35th percentile)
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 |
| Focal Length Max | 200 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/18 |
| Constant | Yes |
Build
| Mount | Sony E |
| Weight | 0.5 kg / 1.0 lbs |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Stepping motor |
| Stabilization | Yes |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 18 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Tamron Di III VC B011 18-200mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 | Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR | Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 18-200mm | 16-300mm | 28-70mm | 28-200mm | 16-85mm | 50mm |
| Max Aperture | f/18 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 | f/4 | f/3.5 | f/1.8 |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E | Canon RF | L-Mount | Nikon F | Panasonic Sigma L |
| Stabilization | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 458 | 615 | 495 | 413 | 59 | 297 |
| AF Type | Stepping motor | HLA | STM | Autofocus | AF-S | STM |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | zoom | macro | zoom | prime |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamron Di III VC B011 18-200mm | 85.4 | 22.7 | 35.4 | 98.8 | 15.1 | 39.2 | 34.5 | 98.5 | 65.1 | 80.5 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 54.6 | 84 | 57.8 | 86.5 | 98.8 | 76.8 | 0 | 99.6 | 83.1 | 99.1 |
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare | 85.4 | 86 | 67.2 | 77.3 | 84.4 | 83.7 | 0 | 77.5 | 88 | 98.3 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 54.6 | 77.7 | 73.8 | 89.5 | 90.9 | 71.2 | 0 | 95.6 | 75.4 | 99.4 |
| Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Compare | 54.6 | 74.8 | 98.4 | 59.7 | 64.1 | 76.8 | 83.3 | 94.3 | 88 | 92.2 |
| Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime Compare | 85.4 | 95.9 | 71.2 | 96.2 | 57.2 | 93 | 88.4 | 34.1 | 49.9 | 80.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Amazon.es 1 offer From €380
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Usage Scores
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