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 (68th percentile) 68th
Cons
- Below average bokeh (22th percentile) 22th
- 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 |
Value & Pricing
Price History
vs Competition
| Spec | Tamron Di II A14M 18-200mm | Nikon Nikkor 55-200mm f4-5.6G ED AF-S DX | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM | Meike 23mm F1.4 | Sony E E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Viltrox Air AF 15mm F1.7 E-Mount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 18-200mm | 55-200mm | 18-135mm | 23mm | 16-50mm | 15mm |
| Max Aperture | f/18 | f/4 | f/3.5 | 1.4 | f/3.5 | f/1.7 |
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon F | Canon EF-S | Nikon Z | Sony E | Sony E |
| Stabilization | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | false | false | false | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 397 | 255 | 515 | 298 | 107 | 340 |
| AF Type | Auto Focus | Silent Wave Motor | STM | STM | Autofocus | STM |
| Lens Type | zoom | telephoto | zoom | prime | zoom | Wide-Angle |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamron Di II A14M 18-200mm | 54.1 | 22.3 | 60.3 | 55.5 | 92.7 | 38.9 | 29.8 | 98.6 | 68 | 80.9 |
| Nikon Nikkor 55-200mm f4-5.6G ED AF-S DX Compare | 54.1 | 68.9 | 77.2 | 81.2 | 66.6 | 70.7 | 91.4 | 85.3 | 68 | 92.7 |
| 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 |
| Meike 23mm F1.4 Compare | 86.5 | 96.5 | 71.7 | 98.1 | 75.9 | 96.2 | 0 | 34 | 89.4 | 80.9 |
| Sony E E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 54.1 | 74.1 | 98 | 35.5 | 64.7 | 76.4 | 0 | 83.5 | 89.4 | 80.9 |
| Viltrox Air AF 15mm F1.7 E-Mount Compare | 86.5 | 91.4 | 55.1 | 99 | 16.7 | 94 | 63.1 | 34 | 75.4 | 80.9 |
Usage Scores
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