Available in Canon, Nikon, Pentax and Sony mounts, this optic features 15 elements in 13 groups and includes Extra Refractive Index (XR) glass...

Product Overview

Overall rating:

82%

Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di II IF

Overall score:82%
Value:85%
Performance:80%
Design:85%
Image Quality:80%
Features:90%

Pros:

  • Excellent central CA control, good telephoto resolution

Cons:

  • Corner CA, average 18mm resolution

Product:

Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di II IF Review

Manufacturer:

Price as reviewed:

£290.00

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Verdict

Like its longer (but cheaper) stablemate, the Tamron 18-200mm has excellent control over chromatic aberrations in the centre of the frame, but loses it as we look closer to the corners, though less dramatically so than the 18-250mm. In terms of resolution, this lens is the least likely to become President, thanks to its unremarkable wideangle performance and marginally better-than-average resolution at the telephoto end of the zoom.

Details

Minimum Aperture:f/22
Lens Mount:Can, Nik, Pen, Sony
Filter Thread:62mm
Focus Method:M, AF
Other:Lens hood included
Minimum Focus:45cm
Lens Construction:15/13, LD, XR, Asph
Weight:398g
Maximum Aperture:f/3.5-5.6
(APS-C):APS-C
Dimensions:73.8 x 83.7mm
Focal Length:18-200mm
Maximum Format Size:APS-C
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