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

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Note: The Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II Lens has been replaced by the Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC Lens.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

A full Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II Lens review is not planned, 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

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

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

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

ModelWeight oz(g)Dimensions w/o Hood "(mm)FilterYear 
Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Lens20.3(575)3.2 x 3.4(81.6 x 87.5)72mm2009
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens7.1(200)2.7 x 2.8(68.5 x 70)58mm2007
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens16.1(455)3 x 4(75.4 x 101)67mm2009
Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens21(595)3.1 x 4.0(78.6 x 102)72mm2008
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Lens19.1(540)3.1 x 3.8(78 x 97)72mm1998
Sigma 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM Lens17.8(505)2.9 x 3.5(74 x 88.5)67mm2008
Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS Lens21.5(610)3.1 x 3.9(79 x 100)72mm
Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Lens22.2(630)3.1 x 4(79 x 101)72mm2009
Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di II Lens14(398)2.9 x 3.3(73.8 x 83.7)62mm
Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC Lens19.4(550)3.1 x 4(79.6 x 101)72mm2008

ModelMFDMM
Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Lens13.8(350).21x
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens9.8(250).34x
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens19.3(490).21x
Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens17.7(450).24x
Sigma 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM Lens13.8(350).26x
Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS Lens17.7(450).26x
Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Lens17.7(450).29x
Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di II Lens17.7(450).27x
Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC Lens19.3(490).29x

Modelf/3.5f/4.0f/4.5f/5.0f/5.6f/6.3
Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Lens15-17mm18-26mm27-37mm38-60mm61-85mm 
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens18-23mm24-28mm29-38mm39-46mm47-55mm 
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens18-21mm22-30mm31-40mm41-63mm64-135mm 
Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens18-23mm24-39mm40-49mm50-89mm90-200mm 
Sigma 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM Lens 18-27mm28-40mm41-72mm73-125mm 
Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS Lens18-20mm21-30mm31-50mm51-77mm78-153mm154-200mm
Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Lens18-23mm24-34mm35-49mm50-79mm80-146mm147-250mm
Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di II18-30mm31-46mm47-59mm60-72mm73-124mm125-200mm
Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC Lens18-29mm30-45mm46-58mm59-90mm91-237mm238-270mm

Super Zoom Lens Maximum Focal Length Comparison

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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