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Tamron AF 18-200/3.5-6.3 Di II VC For Canon
TAMRON
B013HXY1OC


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  • 29 Jan 2020, Wed
Wider angle than a Nikon 18-55
Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

So far I have only coupled this to my D60 and D3200 but I'll be sticking it on my D7500 in the near future. I found the quality of the lens to be good, the focus was quiet and accurate but it does have a wider angle at 18mm than either of the Nikon 18-55mm lens I own and doesn't seem to have the same reach at 200mm as on my 70-300mm lenses set to 200mm. I have found the view regularly jumps considerably when focusing, I am hoping this will be less the case on my D7500 as it is undesirable.Overall I'm happy with it and the Macro capability is excellent, so I'm likely to use this a lot.

Ray
  • 12 Nov 2019, Tue
Gives great flexibility
Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

Sturdy - I don't think that the 'lock' function is needed as I haven't detected any barrel creep - I leave it off. There is no play in the telephoto extension. Maybe the images are a little softer at the extreme telephoto settings, and slight barrel and pincushion effects at extremes. Overall a very good and sharp lens for the enthusiast. (Sample images reduced in size for easier uploading).

JL York

  • 18 Sep 2019, Wed
It's a fair "all purpose" zoom lens.
Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

It's a fair "all purpose" zoom lens: I tested it already with thousand of pictures.
You can't expect the performances of a professional lens but is more than adequate for most users: tourism and landscapes are the best occasion to use it.
The autofocus is pretty fast and accurate even with low lights but I use a single point focus so it can be just my option.
At the maximum extension you can spot some diffraction on high lights but I'm a night photographer and, again, does not impact me.
Feels solid and sturdy in hand but not too heavy, it's slightly bigger and heavier than the standard kit lens (18-55mm) from Nikon but the difference is really useful for the extension of focal length.
As usual: if you need a specific lens because you know what are you doing buy a prime lens, if you need an "one size fit all" this is a good option, much better than the Chinese alternatives ...way much better.

Valentina
  • 18 Sep 2019, Wed
It's a fair "all purpose" zoom lens.
Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

It's a fair "all purpose" zoom lens: I tested it already with thousand of pictures.You can't expect the performances of a professional lens but is more than adequate for most users: tourism and landscapes are the best occasion to use it.The autofocus is pretty fast and accurate even with low lights but I use a single point focus so it can be just my option.At the maximum extension you can spot some diffraction on high lights but I'm a night photographer and, again, does not impact me.Feels solid and sturdy in hand but not too heavy, it's slightly bigger and heavier than the standard kit lens (18-55mm) from Nikon but the difference is really useful for the extension of focal length.As usual: if you need a specific lens because you know what are you doing buy a prime lens, if you need an "one size fit all" this is a good option, much better than the Chinese alternatives ...way much better.

Valentina
  • 18 Apr 2018, Wed
Quality glass.
Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

I baught this lense so I could have an 18-200 on my 700 D as well as my 7D. I got it off the "other offers" section where it was advertised as "like new" at £150. When it arrived it lived up to description, it really is like new! Not a mark or scratch on it. Having been a photographer for over forty years I've used Tamron lenses in the past and have never had a bad one! This one is no exception,smooth action, good auto focus and sharp results. Not only that but getting it for £150 meant that the other items I baught that day were as good as free seeing as the price of a brand new lense at that time was £ 189. It's always worthwhile checking the " other offers " section there are bagians out there!

Keith R. Burgess
  • 14 Aug 2017, Mon
Nice lens
Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

Excellent lens for my Nikon D5200. Bought as a replacement for an ailing 18-125mm lens. This lens feels very similar to the old lens and is not much larger despite the extra 75mm of focal length. Results are crisp and clear and the image stabiliser works well. The only snag that I found was that the included lens hood was a little too small and vignetting was evident at the lowest focal length. This has been overcome with the attachment of a stepping ring and a much larger lens hood which I happened to have handy.

Old Man Mike
  • 11 Jul 2017, Tue
It is a very good lens outdoor
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It is a very good lens outdoor. The images are as sharp as Nikon at low magnification. However, at higher mag (over 100mm) the light tend to drop quickly, hence shutter speed drops and good quality pictures can become tricky to gather. It is more true when light gets darker, and forget about using it at night. Autofocus works well when amount of light is enough, again, darker it gets, more strangly it acts. the motor will step up and down in a funny way and never get the focus correctly. It is worth the money as the Nikon equivalent is 2.5x the price, and i'm not sure it would get better quality anyway as it is tricky for lenses 18-200/18-300 types to be efficient all the way.

Lalaland
  • 04 Mar 2017, Sat
3 Di II VC Black is a very useful lens. I bought this as a walkabout lens
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The Tamron 18-200mm Lens B018N F / 3.5-6.3 Di II VC Black is a very useful lens.

I bought this as a walkabout lens, it gives a reasonable range on a crop sensor camera (This is not suitable for a full frame camera) And it is very cheap for what you get.

Is it perfect? No but you would not expect it to be on a sub £170 lens. What it gives you is versatility, the ability to do wide angle shots and to zoom in close when required. It doesn't have the fastest focus but it is not a slouch by any means. The focus will hunt, especially if you are close looking a something thin, an insect on a thin branch for example, it will try to hunt further back. I get around this by manually focusing enough to get the object central and then let the AF take over and that seems to work.

Picture quality is a little soft, but you can use that, if you look at the photo's I have added this will give you an impression of what it is capable of.

If you are on a budget this is a good walk about lens, there won't be many situations that this lens won't cover. It is not suitable for sports due to focus speed, and low light light can be a little challenging but not insurmountable.

Over all I have enjoyed this lens, it has a few minor short comings, but fun to use and it makes you think about the photo you are taking and so improves you as a photographer in my opinion.

Recommended for those like me on a budget

N. Coburn
  • 04 Mar 2017, Sat
3 Di II VC Black is a very useful lens. I bought this as a walkabout lens
Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

The Tamron 18-200mm Lens B018N F / 3.5-6.3 Di II VC Black is a very useful lens.I bought this as a walkabout lens, it gives a reasonable range on a crop sensor camera (This is not suitable for a full frame camera) And it is very cheap for what you get.Is it perfect? No but you would not expect it to be on a sub £170 lens. What it gives you is versatility, the ability to do wide angle shots and to zoom in close when required. It doesn't have the fastest focus but it is not a slouch by any means. The focus will hunt, especially if you are close looking a something thin, an insect on a thin branch for example, it will try to hunt further back. I get around this by manually focusing enough to get the object central and then let the AF take over and that seems to work.Picture quality is a little soft, but you can use that, if you look at the photo's I have added this will give you an impression of what it is capable of.If you are on a budget this is a good walk about lens, there won't be many situations that this lens won't cover. It is not suitable for sports due to focus speed, and low light light can be a little challenging but not insurmountable.Over all I have enjoyed this lens, it has a few minor short comings, but fun to use and it makes you think about the photo you are taking and so improves you as a photographer in my opinion.Recommended for those like me on a budget

N. Coburn
  • 02 Jan 2017, Mon
So far, so good
Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

I recently purchased a Nikon D3300 dslr but decided to buy 'body only' so that I had the freedom to add a lens other than the standard 18-55 supplied. After a fair bit of research I found this Tamron 18-200 lens. I wanted a camera lens that would offer versatility (without the Nikon price tag) so that I wouldn't have to carry a number of different lenses, weighing me down, switching them over all the time etc.

The lens arrived the next day via Prime, came with an instruction leaflet, lens cap, and petal lens hood. It was extremely simple to attach it to my Nikon camera and it fit perfectly. I have since taken a number of shots of varying styles e.g. macro shots of family members and pets; landscape shots and distance shots so that I could use the full zoom. I haven't been disappointed with a single picture that this lens has produced. The clarity is amazing - from the detail on a Christmas decoration, to the wrinkles on my dad's face (though I don't think he appreciated that as much as I did!) I've included a couple of photos so that you can see the level of detail.

I have only good things to say about this lens and can't recommend it enough.

kayjay
  • 02 Jan 2017, Mon
So far, so good
Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

I recently purchased a Nikon D3300 dslr but decided to buy 'body only' so that I had the freedom to add a lens other than the standard 18-55 supplied. After a fair bit of research I found this Tamron 18-200 lens. I wanted a camera lens that would offer versatility (without the Nikon price tag) so that I wouldn't have to carry a number of different lenses, weighing me down, switching them over all the time etc.The lens arrived the next day via Prime, came with an instruction leaflet, lens cap, and petal lens hood. It was extremely simple to attach it to my Nikon camera and it fit perfectly. I have since taken a number of shots of varying styles e.g. macro shots of family members and pets; landscape shots and distance shots so that I could use the full zoom. I haven't been disappointed with a single picture that this lens has produced. The clarity is amazing - from the detail on a Christmas decoration, to the wrinkles on my dad's face (though I don't think he appreciated that as much as I did!) I've included a couple of photos so that you can see the level of detail.I have only good things to say about this lens and can't recommend it enough.

kayjay
  • 10 Nov 2016, Thu
Great piece of kit!
Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

This lens is perfect for anyone on a budget who needs a wide zoom range. Works excellent on the Nikon D3200, pictures appear sharp and crisp with great colour.
However, as with all budget equipment it does have it's downsides. The autofocus has a habit of not getting fully focused, whereas my Nikkor lens doesn't struggle at all. Also some parts feel like they may have a short life, ie the locking switch for the lens.
On the other hand, the zoom range is amazing and when the autofocus works (usually does) the results are fantastic. The vibration correction in this lens is also absolutely brilliant, at 200mm you can easily get a fantastic picture without the need for a tripod.
To sum up, definitely a great lens and perfect for anyone on a budget looking for high zoom range and a wide range of scenes/environments.

Alan Jackson
  • 10 Nov 2016, Thu
Great piece of kit!
Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

This lens is perfect for anyone on a budget who needs a wide zoom range. Works excellent on the Nikon D3200, pictures appear sharp and crisp with great colour.However, as with all budget equipment it does have it's downsides. The autofocus has a habit of not getting fully focused, whereas my Nikkor lens doesn't struggle at all. Also some parts feel like they may have a short life, ie the locking switch for the lens.On the other hand, the zoom range is amazing and when the autofocus works (usually does) the results are fantastic. The vibration correction in this lens is also absolutely brilliant, at 200mm you can easily get a fantastic picture without the need for a tripod.To sum up, definitely a great lens and perfect for anyone on a budget looking for high zoom range and a wide range of scenes/environments.

Alan Jackson

  • 03 Mar 2016, Thu
A Good Single Lens replacement
Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

Bought this as a replacement for the "dead" (would not autofocus) kit 18-55mm. It's a little heavy, but instead of the wife carrying around both the kit lenses (18-55mm and 55-250mm) and switching, this lens does it all for her. Autofocus isn't quite as fast, but works. Image quality is on par with the kit lenses and she is happy. That's all that matters. The Tamron is on a Canon t2i.

TonyP
Style Name:Canon  |  Pattern Name:Single

Product Description

The Tamron 18-200mm VC uses the most modern optical and mechanical design to achieve compactness and high performance. Incorporating image stabilization, the 18-200mm VC is an 11.1x zoom lens which delivers superior image quality and is the lightest zoom in its class. Tamron has made full use of its long experience and expertise as a pioneering force in high-power zoom lenses to create an optimal all-in-one lens that opens up new photographic possibilities to all DSLR camera users. Tamron's VC (Vibration Compensation) feature stabilises the image and allows hand-held shooting up to 4-stops lower than with normal 18-200mm lenses - ideal for low-light and fast moving objects. This lens is designated “Di II” which is designed for use with APS-C camera sensors only. Tamron lenses which are compatible with full frame camera sensors carry the designation “Di”

Box Contains

18-200mm VC DiII Lens
Front and Rear Lens Caps
Flower-Shaped Lens Hood

Item Package Dimensions L x W x H 17 x 13.2 x 12.7 cm
Package Weight 662 Grams
Item Dimensions L x W x H 9.6 x 7.5 x 7.5 cm
Item Weight 399 Grams
Brand Name TAMRON
Camera Lens 18-200 mm
Color Name black
Has Image Stabilization Yes
Included Components 18-200mm VC DiII Lens, Front and Rear Lens Caps, Flower-Shaped Lens Hood
Max Focal Length 200 millimetres
Min Focal Length 18 millimetres
Model Year 2015
Mounting Type Canon EF / EF-S
Objective Lens Diameter 200 millimetres
Part Number AFB018C-700
Size Name Canon
Lens Design Zoom
Maximum Aperture Range 1.4
Focus Type AF/MF
Style Canon
Photo Filter Thread Size 62 millimetres