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.
Focal length 18-200mm
Aperture f/18
Mount Sony E
stabilization Yes
Weight 398 g
af type Stepping motor
lens type zoom
60 Overall Score
Price €269
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 |
| Focal Length Max | 200 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/18 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-6.3 |
| Constant | Yes |
Build
| Mount | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C |
| 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 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 | Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR | Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | GoPro HB-Series AEWAL-001 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 18-200mm | 18-50mm | 12-35mm | 24-200mm | 16-50mm | - |
| Max Aperture | f/18 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/4 | f/3.5 | f/0 |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Nikon Z | Sony E | GoPro HERO Black Mount |
| Stabilization | true | false | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 398 | 290 | 306 | 570 | 107 | 100 |
| AF Type | Stepping motor | stepping motor | Autofocus | stepping motor | Autofocus | - |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | 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 | 87.6 | 19.4 | 52.5 | 98.6 | 21.3 | 32.8 | 29.6 | 98.3 | 69.3 | 82.7 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 87.6 | 81 | 86.5 | 90.9 | 82.5 | 83.4 | 80.3 | 78.5 | 89.7 | 37 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 Compare | 53.6 | 81 | 85.8 | 50.6 | 86.8 | 83.4 | 63.2 | 80.5 | 85.3 | 96.9 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR Compare | 87.6 | 63.7 | 67.9 | 38.3 | 92.9 | 65.3 | 0 | 96.6 | 89.7 | 96.9 |
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 53.6 | 74.4 | 98.6 | 43.7 | 69.1 | 76.5 | 63.2 | 83.3 | 80.8 | 93.5 |
| GoPro HB-Series AEWAL-001 Compare | 53.6 | 100 | 98.7 | 14.1 | 46.3 | 100 | 90.8 | 33.6 | 82.9 | 82.7 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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