Tamron
18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III VC Sony-e
 vs
Sony
E-Mount 18-200mm 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 E-Mount 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3
LensHero is not aware of any important advantages of the Sony E-Mount 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 vs the Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III VC Sony-e.
Sony E-Mount 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Learn more about
the Sony E-Mount 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Zoom range Incredible zoom Help
11.1x
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 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3mm

Sony 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3mm

Wide angle lens

$350
Max focal length Has a significantly longer telephoto lens
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3mm vs the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III VC Sony-e
Compare the 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3mm vs the E-Mount 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3
Sony DT 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3

Sony DT 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3

Travel lens

$800
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 E-Mount 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3
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 Has slightly large zoom range
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
Compare the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM vs the E-Mount 18-200mm 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
Zoom range Has significantly large zoom range
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 E-Mount 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3
Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II Macro Sony-alpha

Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II Macro Sony-alpha

Travel lens

$199
Compare the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II Macro 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 XR Di-II Macro Sony-alpha vs the E-Mount 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3
Olympus M.Zuiko ED 14-150mm f/4-5.6

Olympus M.Zuiko ED 14-150mm f/4-5.6

Travel lens

$599
Compare the M.Zuiko ED 14-150mm f/4-5.6 vs the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III VC Sony-e
Compare the M.Zuiko ED 14-150mm f/4-5.6 vs the E-Mount 18-200mm 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
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 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS

Sony 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS

Travel lens

$848
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS vs the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III VC Sony-e

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

Advantages

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

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

Wildlife lens

$399
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Compare the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM vs the E-Mount 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3
Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Sony-alpha

Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Sony-alpha

Macro lens

$199
Magnification More magnification
Max focal length Better telephoto
Zoom range Much less zoom
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Sony-alpha vs the E-Mount 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3
Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Sony-alpha

Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Sony-alpha

Macro lens

$199
Magnification More magnification
Max focal length Better telephoto
Zoom range Much less zoom
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Sony-alpha vs the E-Mount 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3
Sigma 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM Sony-alpha

Sigma 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM Sony-alpha

Wildlife lens

$159
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Zoom range Much less zoom
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM Sony-alpha vs the E-Mount 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3
Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3DI III/SONY E MT Sony-e

Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3DI III/SONY E MT Sony-e

Travel lens

$739
Compare the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3DI III/SONY E MT Sony-e vs the E-Mount 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3

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