Tamron Di II A14M 18-200mm
Tamron
65 Overall Score
vs
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
Nikon
91 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Macro
Budget
Street
Portrait
Video Cinema
Landscape
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Tamron Di II A14M 18-200mm | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 200 mm | 28 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 13 |
| Groups | 13 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 3 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| Coating | Internal Surface coatings, multiple-layered coating | Multi-Coated |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/18 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-6.3 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon Z |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.40 kg★ | 0.45 kg |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Auto Focus | Stepping Motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 498 mm | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:3.7 | 1:5.26 |
Pros & Cons
Tamron Di II A14M 18-200mm
- Strong versatility (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average bokeh (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
- Below average aperture (33rd percentile)
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong optical (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
Pricing
Tamron Di II A14M 18-200mm0.380score per dollar
vs
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.80.086score per dollar
Tamron Di II A14M 18-200mm offers 4.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
Scores 91 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.
