Tamron Di II A14M 18-200mm
The world’s lightest 11x zoom at 397g, this Nikon APS-C lens covers 18-200mm with a built-in motor for compatibility with newer bodies. A budget-friendly all-in-one travel zoom, it includes a hood and 6-year warranty but lacks stabilization and weather sealing. Best for casual shooters wanting a single versatile lens for travel, portraits, and close-up macro work.
About This Lens
The world’s lightest 11x zoom at 397g, this Nikon APS-C lens covers 18-200mm with a built-in motor for compatibility with newer bodies. A budget-friendly all-in-one travel zoom, it includes a hood and 6-year warranty but lacks stabilization and weather sealing. Best for casual shooters wanting a single versatile lens for travel, portraits, and close-up macro work.
- Focal length 18-200mm
- Max aperture f/18
- Mount Sony E
- Stabilization
- Weight g 397
- Af type Auto Focus
- Lens type zoom
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong versatility (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong optical (93th percentile) 93th
- Strong stabilization (81th percentile) 81th
- Strong social proof (80th percentile) 80th
Cons
- Below average bokeh (23th percentile) 23th
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile) 30th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 |
| Focal Length Max | 200 |
| Elements | 17 |
| Groups | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 |
| ED Elements | 2 |
| Coating | Internal Surface coatings |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/18 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-6.3 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
Build
| Mount | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 0.9 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 62 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Auto Focus |
| Stabilization | Yes |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 450 |
| Max Magnification | 1:3.7 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Tamron Di II A14M 18-200mm | Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Viltrox 13mm F1.4 f/1.4 E STM Auto Focus Ultra Wide Angle | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 | Meike 23mm F1.4 Ultra Wide Angle APS-C Frame Auto Focus Fixed Prime Portrait Lenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 18-200mm | 28-400mm | 16-300mm | 13mm | 28-200mm | 23mm |
| Max Aperture | f/18 | f/4 | f/3.5 | f/1.4 | f/4 | f/1.4 |
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon Z | Sony E | Sony E | L-Mount | Sony E |
| Stabilization | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | false | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 397 | 726 | 615 | 415 | 413 | 298 |
| AF Type | Auto Focus | STM | HLA | STM | Autofocus | STM |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | zoom | Wide-Angle | macro | prime |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamron Di II A14M 18-200mm | 54.5 | 22.9 | 60.4 | 55.2 | 92.8 | 39.7 | 30.1 | 98.5 | 79.7 | 81.3 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Compare | 86.8 | 77.8 | 51.6 | 81.3 | 97 | 71.2 | 0 | 98.9 | 84.6 | 98.3 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 54.5 | 84.3 | 59 | 85.9 | 98.9 | 76.9 | 0 | 99.6 | 68.8 | 99.1 |
| Viltrox 13mm F1.4 f/1.4 E STM Auto Focus Ultra Wide Angle Compare | 86.8 | 96.7 | 42.2 | 89.5 | 82.6 | 96.4 | 80.9 | 34.2 | 75.9 | 81.3 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 54.5 | 77.8 | 74.4 | 70.8 | 91.2 | 71.2 | 0 | 95.6 | 65.3 | 99.5 |
| Meike 23mm F1.4 Ultra Wide Angle APS-C Frame Auto Focus Fixed Prime Portrait Lenses Compare | 86.8 | 93.8 | 71.7 | 98.3 | 75.9 | 96.4 | 0 | 34.2 | 0 | 81.3 |
Usage Scores
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