Tamron Di-II AF018C-700 18-250mm
A 13.9x zoom range spanning 18-250mm (28-388mm equivalent) in a 431g body provides exceptional all-in-one versatility for APS-C Canon DSLRs. Low-dispersion glass and a 1:3.5 close-up magnification add sharpness and macro capability at a budget price point. This lens best suits travel photographers needing a single, lightweight solution for wide-angle landscapes to distant telephoto details without swapping lenses.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong versatility (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong macro (78th percentile) 78th
Cons
- Below average optical (18th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (21st percentile)
What owners think
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Macro |
| Focal Length Min | 18 |
| Focal Length Max | 250 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/18 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-6.3 |
| Constant | No |
Build
| Mount | Canon AF |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 0.9 lbs |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 250 |
| Max Magnification | 1:3.5 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Tamron Di-II AF018C-700 18-250mm | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN | Sony G SELP28135G.SYX | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 | Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 18-250mm | 17-28mm | 10-18mm | 28-135mm | 20-60mm | 18mm |
| Max Aperture | f/18 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/4 | f/3.5 | f/16 |
| Mount | Canon AF | Nikon Z | Sony E | Sony E | L-Mount | Fujifilm X |
| Stabilization | false | false | false | true | false | false |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 422 | 450 | 260 | 420 | 350 | 370 |
| AF Type | - | Stepping Motor | Autofocus | SSM | stepping motor | Linear motor |
| Lens Type | macro | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | prime |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamron Di-II AF018C-700 18-250mm | 54.6 | 21.4 | 44.9 | 78.1 | 18.4 | 36.9 | 44.2 | 98.7 | 61.6 | 38 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 87 | 88.1 | 73.6 | 86.3 | 87 | 85.8 | 90.8 | 68.1 | 64.6 | 38 |
| 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 | 38 |
| Sony G SELP28135G.SYX Compare | 94.2 | 80.2 | 75.5 | 31.2 | 87 | 69.9 | 63.3 | 92.4 | 50.2 | 92.8 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 Compare | 87 | 86.1 | 80.6 | 66.2 | 76.4 | 79.8 | 0 | 81.5 | 64.9 | 38 |
| 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 | 38 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Usage Scores
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