Tamron Di II 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 (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong stabilization (81th percentile) 81th
Cons
- Below average optical (15th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (24th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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The proof
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 II B011 18-200mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 | Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR | Sony G Master SEL70200GM2 | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 18-200mm | 16-300mm | 28-200mm | 16-85mm | 70-200mm | 18-135mm |
| Max Aperture | f/18 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/3.5 | 2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E | L-Mount | Nikon F | Sony E | Canon EF-S |
| Stabilization | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | false | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 458 | 615 | 413 | 59 | 1045 | 515 |
| AF Type | Stepping motor | HLA | Autofocus | AF-S | XD Linear Motors | STM |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | macro | zoom | telephoto | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamron Di II B011 18-200mm | 85.7 | 24.3 | 35.3 | 98.8 | 15 | 42 | 29.8 | 98.5 | 65.6 | 80.7 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 55 | 86.6 | 57.6 | 86.5 | 98.9 | 79.9 | 0 | 99.6 | 77.9 | 99 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 55 | 80.9 | 73.5 | 89.5 | 90.9 | 74.6 | 0 | 95.7 | 62.7 | 99.4 |
| Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Compare | 55 | 78.2 | 98.5 | 59.8 | 64.2 | 79.9 | 81 | 94.3 | 88 | 92.3 |
| Sony G Master SEL70200GM2 Compare | 98.1 | 95.8 | 13.4 | 24.2 | 95.9 | 91.4 | 81 | 79.4 | 94.9 | 80.7 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 85.7 | 78.2 | 45.8 | 32.9 | 79.1 | 79.9 | 0 | 96.1 | 77.9 | 92.3 |
Usage Scores
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