Tamron Di-II A18 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.
About This Lens
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.
- Focal length 18-250mm
- Max aperture f/18
- Mount Canon AF
- Weight g 431
- Lens type macro
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong versatility (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong macro (75th percentile) 75th
Cons
- Below average optical (17th percentile) 17th
- Below average bokeh (22th percentile) 22th
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 / 1.0 lbs |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 250 |
| Max Magnification | 1:3.5 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Tamron Di-II A18 18-250mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 | Viltrox 13mm f/1.4 F1.4 Z-Mount | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 18-250mm | 16-300mm | 28-400mm | 28-200mm | 13mm | 18-135mm |
| Max Aperture | f/18 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/4 | f/1.4 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Canon AF | Sony E | Nikon Z | L-Mount | Nikon Z | Canon EF-S |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 431 | 615 | 726 | 413 | 415 | 515 |
| AF Type | - | HLA | STM | Autofocus | STM | STM |
| Lens Type | macro | zoom | zoom | macro | Wide-Angle | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamron Di-II A18 18-250mm | 54.1 | 22.3 | 39.5 | 74.9 | 16.7 | 38.9 | 43.8 | 98.8 | 52.2 | 35.7 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 54.1 | 84 | 59 | 85.6 | 98.8 | 76.4 | 0 | 99.7 | 89.4 | 99.1 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Compare | 86.5 | 77 | 51.5 | 81.2 | 96.9 | 70.7 | 0 | 98.9 | 73.9 | 98.3 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 54.1 | 77 | 74.3 | 71.1 | 91.1 | 70.7 | 0 | 95.7 | 89.4 | 99.4 |
| Viltrox 13mm f/1.4 F1.4 Z-Mount Compare | 86.5 | 96.5 | 42.2 | 89.2 | 82.5 | 96.2 | 80.3 | 34 | 65 | 80.9 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 86.5 | 74.1 | 47.4 | 33.5 | 80 | 76.4 | 0 | 96.1 | 89.4 | 92.7 |
Usage Scores
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