Tamron
18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III VC Sony-e
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III VC Sony-e
LensHero is not aware of any important advantages of the Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III VC Sony-e vs the Nikon AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II.
Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III VC Sony-e Learn more about
the Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III VC Sony-e

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
Has a silent focus motor Nikon AF-S vs None
Help
 Focuses quickly and silently
Better image stabilization Nikon VR II vs Tamron VC
Help
 Less risk of blur
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Zoom range Incredible zoom Help
11.1x
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III VC Sony-e:Tamron VC
AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II:Nikon VR II
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Fixed aperture Both are variable aperture lenses Help
Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths

Compared to travel lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.

LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Travel lens

$369
Compare the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f vs the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III VC Sony-e
Compare the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III VC Sony-e Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony DT 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3

Sony DT 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3

Travel lens

$800
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Compare the DT 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 vs the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III VC Sony-e
Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM

Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM

Wildlife lens

$399
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Zoom range More zoom
Compare the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM vs the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III VC Sony-e
Sony E-Mount 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

Sony E-Mount 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

Fisheye lens

$298
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Zoom range Much less zoom
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the E-Mount 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 vs the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III VC Sony-e
Sony E-Mount 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3

Sony E-Mount 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3

Travel lens

$898
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the E-Mount 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 vs the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III VC Sony-e
Panasonic Lumix G Vario HD 14-140mm f/4-5.8 MEGA O.I.S.

Panasonic Lumix G Vario HD 14-140mm f/4-5.8 MEGA O.I.S.

Travel lens

$681
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Aperture Narrower aperture
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the Lumix G Vario HD 14-140mm f/4-5.8 MEGA O.I.S. vs the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III VC Sony-e

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Nikon-f

Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Nikon-f

Travel lens

$649
Zoom range Significantly more zoom
Max focal length Better telephoto
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Compare the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
Nikon Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Travel lens

$330
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Weight Slightly lighter
Zoom range Significantly less zoom
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Compare the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Travel lens
Zoom range Significantly less zoom
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

Wildlife lens

$397
Max focal length Better telephoto
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Zoom range Significantly less zoom
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
Nikon Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED

Wildlife lens

$587
Max focal length Better telephoto
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Zoom range Much less zoom
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

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