Tamron Di II 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
59 Overall Score
Price £0
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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 II AF014P-700 18-200mm | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Panasonic LUMIX G X VARIO II H-HSA12035 | Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 18-200mm | 18-50mm | 17-28mm | 18-135mm | 12-35mm | 28-70mm |
| Max Aperture | f/18 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 | f/22 |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E | Nikon Z | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Canon RF |
| Stabilization | true | false | false | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | false | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 398 | 290 | 450 | 326 | 306 | 495 |
| AF Type | Stepping motor | stepping motor | Stepping Motor | Linear motor | Linear motor | STM |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamron Di II AF014P-700 18-200mm | 87.2 | 19 | 52.1 | 98.6 | 21.1 | 32.2 | 29.8 | 98.3 | 68.9 | 82.4 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 87.2 | 81.3 | 86.6 | 90.8 | 82.6 | 83.5 | 80.8 | 78.6 | 89.4 | 36.7 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 87.2 | 86.6 | 76.1 | 84.9 | 88.5 | 83.5 | 91.3 | 68.2 | 69.4 | 36.7 |
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 98.1 | 74.7 | 73.3 | 40.1 | 79.1 | 76.8 | 44.4 | 95.8 | 89.4 | 82.4 |
| Panasonic LUMIX G X VARIO II H-HSA12035 Compare | 98.1 | 81.3 | 86 | 67.3 | 86.8 | 83.5 | 63.5 | 80.5 | 12.9 | 96.9 |
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare | 87.2 | 22.8 | 72.8 | 79.3 | 86.8 | 20 | 98.2 | 77.5 | 89.4 | 98.6 |
