Tamron Di III VC AF014P-700 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 (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong af (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong stabilization (83rd percentile) 83rd
Cons
- Below average optical (18th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (21st percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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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 | 0.4 kg / 0.9 lbs |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Stepping motor |
| Stabilization | Yes |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 18 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Tamron Di III VC AF014P-700 18-200mm | Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 | Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR | Viltrox WCL-X100VI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 18-200mm | 10-18mm | 16-50mm | 20-60mm | 18mm | 9mm |
| Max Aperture | f/18 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/16 | f/2.8 |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E | Nikon Z | L-Mount | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X |
| Stabilization | true | false | true | false | false | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | false | true | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 398 | 260 | 135 | 350 | 370 | 130 |
| AF Type | Stepping motor | Autofocus | Stepping Motor | stepping motor | Linear motor | Autofocus |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | prime | wide-angle |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamron Di III VC AF014P-700 18-200mm | 86.9 | 21.4 | 48.8 | 99 | 18.4 | 37 | 29.8 | 98.4 | 64.1 | 83.2 |
| Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 54.6 | 83.5 | 87.3 | 93.3 | 81.6 | 85.8 | 80.4 | 69.1 | 68.8 | 37.9 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Compare | 86.9 | 77.8 | 91.8 | 42.4 | 71.5 | 79.8 | 0 | 82.9 | 73.7 | 94.9 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 Compare | 86.9 | 86.1 | 80.6 | 66.2 | 76.4 | 79.8 | 0 | 81.4 | 64.9 | 37.9 |
| Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR Compare | 98 | 41.2 | 79.4 | 84.1 | 83.4 | 45.8 | 90.8 | 33.6 | 87.9 | 37.9 |
| Viltrox WCL-X100VI Compare | 54.6 | 83.5 | 92.7 | 99.2 | 3.6 | 85.8 | 63.3 | 33.6 | 87.9 | 83.2 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Price History
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