Tamron Di II A14E 18-200mm
Tamron
65 Overall Score
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Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Canon
86 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Tamron Di II A14E 18-200mm
78 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
The Tamron 18-200mm lens is praised for its versatility and value, offering a convenient all-in-one zoom range that eliminates the need to switch lenses. While image quality is generally good, some users report issues like softness at the long end, vignetting at 18mm, and lens creep, though these can often be mitigated by sending the lens to Tamron for adjustment or using simple fixes. Focus speed is adequate for most needs but can be slow in low light or live view, and the manual focus is noisy, which is a drawback for video. Overall, it is considered a great budget-friendly option for hobbyists and entry-level photographers.
Pros
- Versatile all-in-one zoom range
- Good value for money
- Decent image quality for the price
- Lightweight and portable
- Includes tulip lens hood
Cons
- Softness at 200mm end
- Vignetting at 18mm
- Lens creep when pointed up/down
- Slow autofocus in low light
- Noisy manual focus for video
Image quality 6
Value for money 5
Versatility 4
Autofocus performance 4
Lens creep 3
Build quality 3
Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
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Specifications
| Tamron Di II A14E 18-200mm | Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 200 mm | 200 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 16 |
| Groups | 13 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | Internal Surface coatings, multiple-layered coating | Super Spectra coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/18 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-6.3 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | 6 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Canon EF-S |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.40 kg | 0.11 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 72 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Auto Focus | DC Micro Motor |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 498 mm | 457 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:3.7★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Tamron Di II A14E 18-200mm
- Strong versatility (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (21st percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)
Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
- Strong versatility (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong stabilization (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong optical (88th percentile)88th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Scores 86 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 21 specs.