Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di II LD Macro Lens Review

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by Bryan Carnathan

Note: The Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II Lens has been replaced by the Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC Lens.

A full Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II Lens review is not likely, but please enjoy the standardized results and other information.

Pictured below from left to right (ordered by extended size with lens hoods) are the:

1. Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Kit Lens
2. Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR DI II Lens
3. Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS Lens
4. Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens
5. Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Lens
6. Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC Lens

Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II Lens and Super Zoom Lens Size Comparison

Extended with Hoods | Retracted

Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II Lens Product Images

MFD | ∞ MFD | ∞ w/ Hood: MFD | ∞ MFD | ∞ Rotated Compare >

Click on the image below to take a look at 5 super zoom lenses mounted to a Canon EOS 50D.

Model	Weight		Dimensions w/o Hood		Filter	Year
Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Lens	20.3 oz	(575g)	3.2 x 3.4"	(81.6 x 87.5mm)	72mm	2009
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens	7.1 oz	(200g)	2.7 x 2.8"	(68.5 x 70mm)	58mm	2007
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens	16.1 oz	(455g)	3 x 4"	(75.4 x 101mm)	67mm	2009
Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens	21 oz	(595g)	3.1 x 4.0"	(78.6 x 102mm)	72mm	2008
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Lens	19.1 oz	(540g)	3.1 x 3.8"	(78 x 97mm)	72mm	1998
Sigma 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM Lens	17.8 oz	(505g)	2.9 x 3.5"	(74 x 88.5mm)	67mm	2008
Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS Lens	21.5 oz	(610g)	3.1 x 3.9"	(79 x 100mm)	72mm
Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Lens	22.2 oz	(630g)	3.1 x 4"	(79 x 101mm)	72mm	2009
Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di II Lens	14 oz	(398g)	2.9 x 3.3"	(73.8 x 83.7mm)	62mm
Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC Lens	19.4 oz	(550g)	3.1 x 4"	(79.6 x 101mm)	72mm	2008

Model	MFD		MM
Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Lens	13.8"	(350mm)	.21x
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens	9.8"	(250mm)	.34x
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens	19.3"	(490mm)	.21x
Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens	17.7"	(450mm)	.24x
Sigma 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM Lens	13.8"	(350mm)	.26x
Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS Lens	17.7"	(450mm)	.26x
Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Lens	17.7"	(450mm)	.29x
Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di II Lens	17.7"	(450mm)	.27x
Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC Lens	19.3"	(490mm)	.29x

Model	f/3.5	f/4.0	f/4.5	f/5.0	f/5.6	f/6.3
Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Lens	15-17mm	18-26mm	27-37mm	38-60mm	61-85mm
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens	18-23mm	24-28mm	29-38mm	39-46mm	47-55mm
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens	18-21mm	22-30mm	31-40mm	41-63mm	64-135mm
Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens	18-23mm	24-39mm	40-49mm	50-89mm	90-200mm
Sigma 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM Lens		18-27mm	28-40mm	41-72mm	73-125mm
Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS Lens	18-20mm	21-30mm	31-50mm	51-77mm	78-153mm	154-200mm
Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Lens	18-23mm	24-34mm	35-49mm	50-79mm	80-146mm	147-250mm
Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di II	18-30mm	31-46mm	47-59mm	60-72mm	73-124mm	125-200mm
Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC Lens	18-29mm	30-45mm	46-58mm	59-90mm	91-237mm	238-270mm

Super Zoom Lens Maximum Focal Length Comparison

Canon 18-200 | Tamron 18-270 | Sigma 18-250 | Tamron 18-200 | Sigma 18-200

The above images were shot from a stationary camera with each lens set to the maximum focal length. They are listed from left to right in the order they were taken. Interesting is that the Sigma 18-250 frames a lower view of the scene.

The difference between 200mm and 250/270mm is noticeable, but not dramatic when looking at the overall range covered by these lenses.

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