I use this a my prime lens now. I never take if off the camera body. Granted, its not quite as fast as the kit lens but it makes up in every other aspect. Works straight out of the box on my Canon M100. Highly recommend.
TheKopiteI had hoped this would work for occasions when I wanted just one camera and lens instead of taking all my other M bodies and lenses. I was prepared for some loss of clarity but after testing at 18mm, 55mm and 200mm and comparing the results to Canon's own EF-M lenses there was a clear conclusion (see photo which is the comparison at 200mm). There was only a little difference at 18mm but more difference at 55mm and a large difference at 200mm. This is probably less a fault of Tamron than a clear indication of the sheer quality of the Canon M lenses - many reports liken the quality of the Canon EF-M lenses to the professional Canon L lenses and I have to agree with them. So regretfully I had to return the Tamron for a refund. On a positive note the build quality of the Tamron lens was excellent, it was great value and it felt surprisingly well balanced on the M body. Additionally the M body recognised the Tamron lens correctly for in-camera CA and peripheral correction.
BobbyGreat lens for the size and the price. I do recommend it as a decent addition to the EOS M lens arsenal.
BilalissaThis lens has enabled me to take lots more interesting photos. I now take my Canon EOS M with me wherever my DSLR would be cumbersome, in fact I often take both!
Kathleen GiddingsThis lens has enabled me to take lots more interesting photos. I now take my Canon EOS M with me wherever my DSLR would be cumbersome, in fact I often take both!
Kathleen GiddingsA very good lens for travel photography
shuttermanI've been looking for an all purpose lens for the much maligned EOS-M for some time. Although Canon have produced only three lenses for this camera, up until now, no third party lens manufacturers have made anything which fits the M mount. So when I saw this and looked at the youtube reviews for the equivalent lens for the Sony mirrorless range I went ahead and bought it. The size and weight are not too much to be carried around all day. The lens far outweighs the size of the little EOS-M and when attached looks a bit oversized but the flexibility it gives you is worth it.
It's well built and functions smoothly i.e. the zoom is not too stiff and nicely weighted. The lens lock prevents the zoom from extending when you carry it. That's a good feature I wish Canon would employ on some of their lenses.
The picture quality is very good at all zoom lengths. However, as with all long range zooms there is a sweet spot for aperture and zoom length. In the limited time I've had it I reckon f5.6 at around 150mm zoom gives the very best results for sharpness.
With a little bit of post editing you can get really sharp results at all zoom lengths and I was very impressed with the quality.
So, to sum up. It's very much worth the money. It's a great everyday all purpose lens you can carry around attached all day without your shoulder getting tired. The picture quality is great (which is what it's all about really) and I'd have no hesitation in recommending it to any EOS-M owners.
I've been looking for an all purpose lens for the much maligned EOS-M for some time. Although Canon have produced only three lenses for this camera, up until now, no third party lens manufacturers have made anything which fits the M mount. So when I saw this and looked at the youtube reviews for the equivalent lens for the Sony mirrorless range I went ahead and bought it. The size and weight are not too much to be carried around all day. The lens far outweighs the size of the little EOS-M and when attached looks a bit oversized but the flexibility it gives you is worth it.It's well built and functions smoothly i.e. the zoom is not too stiff and nicely weighted. The lens lock prevents the zoom from extending when you carry it. That's a good feature I wish Canon would employ on some of their lenses.The picture quality is very good at all zoom lengths. However, as with all long range zooms there is a sweet spot for aperture and zoom length. In the limited time I've had it I reckon f5.6 at around 150mm zoom gives the very best results for sharpness.With a little bit of post editing you can get really sharp results at all zoom lengths and I was very impressed with the quality.So, to sum up. It's very much worth the money. It's a great everyday all purpose lens you can carry around attached all day without your shoulder getting tired. The picture quality is great (which is what it's all about really) and I'd have no hesitation in recommending it to any EOS-M owners.
Mark AbercrombieTamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III VC is an All-in-One Zoom for mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras by Tamron. This striking 11X zoom provides greatly enhanced shooting flexibility with APS-C-format mirrorless compact interchangeable-lens cameras, providing equivalent focal lengths from 27mm wide-angle to 300mm super telephoto plus macro focusing in an ultra-compact form factor. Incorporating Tamron’s VC (vibration compensation) system, its optical design and stepping-motor autofocus (AF) drive deliver extraordinary image quality plus seamless AF performance. Tamron Di III lenses are engineered specifically for mirrorless interchangeable-lens cameras with no internal mirror box or pentaprism, adopting an optical design that matches the characteristics of the digital camera. (Note: These lenses cannot be used with digital SLR cameras with built-in mirror box or conventional 35mm film SLR cameras).
18-200mm Di III's autofocus mechanism uses a stepping motor. The stepping motor’s actuator allows finely tuned control of angular rotation, and since it drives the focusing mechanism directly without an intermediate reduction gear, it also provides superbly quiet performance. You can count on this to enhance autofocus capability when shooting video. Furthermore, after adjusting with the AF mechanism, you can use the Direct Manual Focus (DMF) function for delicate adjustments to the image. In short, you can capture the scenes you want focused exactly as you want them every time.
Low Dispersion (LD) Glass for Greater Lens Sharpness Low dispersion (LD) glass elements in a lens help reduce chromatic aberration; the tendency of light of different colours to come to different points of focus at the image plane. Chromatic aberration reduces the sharpness of an image, but glass with an extremely low dispersion index, has less of a tendency to separate (defract) a ray of light into a rainbow of colours. This characteristic allows the lens designer to effectively compensate for chromatic aberration at the center of the field (on axis), a particular problem at long focal lengths (the telephoto end of the zoom range), and for lateral chromatic aberration (towards the edges of the field) that often occurs at short focal lengths (the wide-angle end of the zoom range. )
Tamron’s conventional VC (Vibration Compensation) unit has a moving magnet system with heavy magnets in the vibration-compensating lens. However, this VC mechanism adopts a lightweight moving coil system that reduces the load on the drive system. This allows the drive to be operated with smaller coils and magnets, reducing the weight and size for the entire VC unit. In addition, improvements to software and other elements of the VC mechanism used in the 18-200mm Di III VC have made the mechanism even quieter.
Tamron Di III Tamron Di III lenses are engineered specifically for mirrorless interchangeable-lens cameras with no internal mirror box or pentaprism, adopting an optical design that matches the characteristics of the digital camera. (Note: These lenses cannot be used with digital SLR cameras with built-in mirror box or conventional 35mm film SLR cameras).
Tamron 18-200mm VC Di III Lens
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Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 15.1 x 11.4 x 10.8 cm |
Package Weight | 676 Grams |
Item Dimensions L x W x H | 10.2 x 6.8 x 8 cm |
Item Weight | 458 Grams |
Brand Name | TAMRON |
Camera Lens | 18-200 mm |
Color Name | Silver |
Has Image Stabilization | Yes |
Max Focal Length | 200 millimetres |
Min Focal Length | 18 millimetres |
Model Year | 2014 |
Mounting Type | Canon EF-M |
Part Number | AFB011EMS-700 |
Lens Design | Zoom |
Focus Type | Autofocus |
Photo Filter Thread Size | 62 millimetres |