Tamron Di III VC 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 (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong stabilization (81th percentile) 81th
Cons
- Below average optical (17th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (23th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
What owners think
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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 III VC B011 18-200mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR | Viltrox 13mm F1.4 f/1.4 E STM Auto Focus Ultra Wide Angle | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 18-200mm | 16-300mm | 28-400mm | 13mm | 28-200mm | 18-135mm |
| Max Aperture | f/18 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/1.4 | f/4 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E | Nikon Z | Sony E | L-Mount | Canon EF-S |
| Stabilization | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | false | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 458 | 615 | 726 | 415 | 413 | 515 |
| AF Type | Stepping motor | HLA | STM | STM | Autofocus | STM |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | zoom | Wide-Angle | macro | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamron Di III VC B011 18-200mm | 86.9 | 23 | 36.8 | 98.6 | 16.7 | 39.8 | 30.2 | 98.5 | 65.5 | 81.3 |
| 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 | 78 | 99.1 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Compare | 86.9 | 77.8 | 51.6 | 81.3 | 97 | 71.2 | 0 | 98.9 | 83.1 | 98.3 |
| Viltrox 13mm F1.4 f/1.4 E STM Auto Focus Ultra Wide Angle Compare | 86.9 | 96.6 | 42.1 | 89.4 | 82.6 | 96.4 | 80.8 | 34.2 | 74 | 81.3 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 54.5 | 77.8 | 74.5 | 70.8 | 91.2 | 71.2 | 0 | 95.6 | 62.2 | 99.5 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 86.9 | 74.9 | 47.3 | 33.2 | 80.1 | 76.9 | 0 | 96 | 78 | 92.6 |
Price
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