Tamron
18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II Macro Nikon-f
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Nikon Nikkor
18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II Macro Nikon-f
Much more zoom 11.1x vs 3.1x
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 More than 3.5x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Better telephoto 200 mm vs 55 mm
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 More than 3.5x more reach, less perspective distortion
Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II Macro Nikon-f Learn more about
the Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II Macro Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX

Image stabilization Nikon VR vs None
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 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Has a silent focus motor Nikon AF-S vs None
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 Focuses quickly and silently
Slightly more magnification 1:3.2 (0.3x) vs 1:3.7 (0.3x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects around 20% larger in your photo
Slightly lighter 265 g vs 423 g
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 Around 40% lighter
Nikon Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX Learn more about
the Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
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 wide angle 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
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
Compare the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II Macro Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED

Wildlife lens

$247
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED vs the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II Macro Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED vs the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX
Nikon Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX

Wide angle lens

$99
Compare the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX vs the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II Macro Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX vs the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX
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
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II Macro Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX
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 Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR vs the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II Macro Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR vs the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX
Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II LD [IF] Nikon-f

Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II LD [IF] Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$459
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Compare the 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II LD [IF] Nikon-f vs the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II Macro Nikon-f
Compare the 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II LD [IF] Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX
Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM Nikon-f

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

Travel lens

$349
Compare the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM Nikon-f vs the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II Macro Nikon-f
Compare the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX

Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II Macro Nikon-f 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
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Length Slightly longer
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f vs the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II Macro Nikon-f
Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro Nikon-f

Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro Nikon-f

Macro lens

$159
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 DG Macro Nikon-f vs the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II Macro Nikon-f
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

Wildlife lens

$299
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Max focal length Better telephoto
Zoom range Much less zoom
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS vs the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II Macro Nikon-f
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 Image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Length Slightly longer
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 XR Di-II Macro Nikon-f

Nikon Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

Low light lens

$197
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX vs the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Wide angle lens

$185 - $199
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$217
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$115
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX

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