Tamron
18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III VC Sony-e
 vs
Sony
DT 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III VC Sony-e
Image stabilization Tamron VC vs None
Help
 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
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 Sony DT 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3
More zoom 13.9x vs 11.1x
Help
 Around 30% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Better telephoto 250 mm vs 200 mm
Help
 Around 30% more reach, less perspective distortion
Sony DT 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 Learn more about
the Sony DT 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Zoom range Incredible zoom Help
18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III VC Sony-e:11.1x
DT 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3:13.9x
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
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
Sony DT 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3

Sony DT 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3

Travel lens

$800
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Image stabilization Has 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
Compare the DT 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 vs the DT 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3
Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II PZD VC Sony-alpha

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

Travel lens

$449
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II PZD VC Sony-alpha vs the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III VC Sony-e
Compare the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II PZD VC Sony-alpha vs the DT 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3
Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef

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

Travel lens

$649
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef vs the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III VC Sony-e
Compare the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef vs the DT 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3
Sony 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS

Sony 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS

Travel lens

$848
Compare the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS vs the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III VC Sony-e
Compare the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS vs the DT 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

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

Travel lens

$847
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II vs the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III VC Sony-e
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II vs the DT 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3
Sony E-Mount 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3

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

Travel lens

$898
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
Compare the E-Mount 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 vs the DT 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3
Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS Sony-alpha

Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS Sony-alpha

Travel lens

$349
Compare the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS Sony-alpha vs the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III VC Sony-e
Compare the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS Sony-alpha vs the DT 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
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 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3mm

Sony 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3mm

Wide angle lens

$350
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Zoom range Much less zoom
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3mm 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

Sony DT 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony D 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6

Sony D 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6

Wildlife lens

$248
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Max focal length Better telephoto
Zoom range Much less zoom
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the D 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6 vs the DT 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3
Sony 16-50mm f/2.8 Standard

Sony 16-50mm f/2.8 Standard

Wide angle lens

$700
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Aperture Wider aperture
Zoom range Much less zoom
Max focal length Significantly worse telephoto
Compare the 16-50mm f/2.8 Standard vs the DT 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3
Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Canon-ef

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

Travel lens

$479
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Canon-ef vs the DT 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3
Sony DT 16-105mm f/3.5-5.6

Sony DT 16-105mm f/3.5-5.6

Travel lens

$698
Zoom range Much less zoom
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the DT 16-105mm f/3.5-5.6 vs the DT 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3

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