Tamron
18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II Macro Nikon-f
 vs
Sigma
18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC Nikon-f

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II Macro Nikon-f
Slightly more magnification 1:3.7 (0.3x) vs 1:4.4 (0.2x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects around 20% larger in your photo
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 Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC Nikon-f
LensHero is not aware of any important advantages of the Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC Nikon-f vs the Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II Macro Nikon-f.
Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC Nikon-f Learn more about
the Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC Nikon-f

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.
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur

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
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
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
Compare the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f vs the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC Nikon-f
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
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Max focal length Has a slightly longer telephoto lens
Zoom range Has much smaller zoom range
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 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC Nikon-f
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
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Zoom range Has way more smaller zoom range
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 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC 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 Has 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 XR Di-II Macro Nikon-f
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 II DC Nikon-f
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
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Nikon-f vs the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II Macro Nikon-f
Compare the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Nikon-f vs the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC 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 Has image stabilization
Zoom range Has much smaller zoom range
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
Compare the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS vs the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC Nikon-f
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
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Zoom range Has much smaller zoom range
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 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC Nikon-f

Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II Macro Nikon-f Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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

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

Advantages

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

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

Travel lens

$399
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Compare the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f vs the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC Nikon-f
Sigma 300-800mm f/5.6 EX DG APO HSM Four-thirds

Sigma 300-800mm f/5.6 EX DG APO HSM Four-thirds

Wildlife lens

$6,999
Max focal length Much better telephoto
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Length Much longer
Weight Much heavier
Compare the 300-800mm f/5.6 EX DG APO HSM Four-thirds vs the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Travel lens

$1,047
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Length Longer
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC Nikon-f

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