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 | Nikon Nikkor 2166 | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM | Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime | Sony E E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Viltrox Air AF 15mm f/1.7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 18-200mm | 55-200mm | 18-135mm | 50mm | 16-50mm | 15mm |
| Max Aperture | f/18 | f/4 | f/3.5 | f/1.8 | f/3.5 | 16 |
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon F | Canon EF-S | Sony E | Sony E | Nikon Z |
| Stabilization | true | true | true | true | true | false |
| Weather Sealed | false | false | false | false | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 458 | 255 | 515 | 369 | 107 | 180 |
| AF Type | Stepping motor | Silent Wave Motor | STM | STM | Autofocus | STM |
| Lens Type | zoom | telephoto | zoom | Wide-Angle | zoom | prime |
| 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 |
| Nikon Nikkor 2166 Compare | 54.5 | 69.6 | 77.4 | 81.3 | 66.8 | 71.2 | 91.7 | 85.3 | 83.1 | 92.6 |
| 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 |
| Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime Compare | 86.9 | 96.1 | 63.7 | 95.6 | 39.6 | 92.8 | 86.2 | 34.2 | 50.2 | 81.3 |
| Sony E E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 54.5 | 74.9 | 97.9 | 35.1 | 64.9 | 76.9 | 0 | 83.6 | 78 | 81.3 |
| Viltrox Air AF 15mm f/1.7 Compare | 86.9 | 44.8 | 93.6 | 77.9 | 80.1 | 49.5 | 80.8 | 34.2 | 78 | 36 |
Price
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