Tamron
55-200mm f/4-5.6 Di-II LD Canon-ef
 vs
Canon
EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Tamron 55-200mm f/4-5.6 Di-II LD Canon-ef
Significantly narrower aperture f/32 vs f/22
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 At its narrowest, the 55-200mm f/4-5.6 Di-II LD Canon-ef goes 1.1 f-stops narrower
Slightly lighter 300 g vs 0.6 kg
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 Around 50% lighter
Slightly cheaper $169.95 vs $699.00
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 The best price we've seen is $529 cheaper (4.1x less)
Slightly shorter 83 mm vs 102 mm
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 Around 20% shorter
Slightly more magnification 1:3.5 (0.3x) vs 1:4 (0.2x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects more than 10% larger in your photo
Tamron 55-200mm f/4-5.6 Di-II LD Canon-ef Learn more about
the Tamron 55-200mm f/4-5.6 Di-II LD Canon-ef

Reasons to consider the Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Image stabilization Canon IS vs None
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 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Much more zoom 11.1x vs 3.6x
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 More than 3x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Wider aperture f/3.5 vs f/4
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 At its widest, the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS captures marginally more light, 0.4 f-stops
Better wide angle 18 mm vs 55 mm
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 3.1x better wide angle
Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Learn more about
the Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

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
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 wildlife lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Length Short Help
55-200mm f/4-5.6 Di-II LD Canon-ef:83 mm
EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS:102 mm
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
55-200mm f/4-5.6 Di-II LD Canon-ef:55 mm
EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS:18 mm
Weight Light weight Help
55-200mm f/4-5.6 Di-II LD Canon-ef:300 g
EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS:0.6 kg
Lowest price Inexpensive Help
55-200mm f/4-5.6 Di-II LD Canon-ef:$169.95
EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS:$699.00
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
200 mm

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Travel lens

$499 - $549
Compare the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the 55-200mm f/4-5.6 Di-II LD Canon-ef
Compare the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

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

Wildlife lens

$299
Compare the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS vs the 55-200mm f/4-5.6 Di-II LD Canon-ef
Compare the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS vs the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Wildlife lens

$649
Max focal length Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Length Is longer
Compare the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM vs the 55-200mm f/4-5.6 Di-II LD Canon-ef
Compare the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM vs the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Wide angle lens

$1,149
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Fixed aperture Has a fixed aperture
Max focal length Has a slightly longer telephoto lens
Compare the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the 55-200mm f/4-5.6 Di-II LD Canon-ef
Compare the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Canon 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM

Canon 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM

Wildlife lens

$169
Max focal length Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Compare the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM vs the 55-200mm f/4-5.6 Di-II LD Canon-ef
Compare the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM vs the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II LD Macro Canon-ef

Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II LD Macro Canon-ef

Travel lens

$199
Compare the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II LD Macro Canon-ef vs the 55-200mm f/4-5.6 Di-II LD Canon-ef
Compare the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II LD Macro Canon-ef vs the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon-ef

Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon-ef

Wildlife lens

$449
Max focal length Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Compare the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon-ef vs the 55-200mm f/4-5.6 Di-II LD Canon-ef
Compare the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon-ef vs the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Tamron 55-200mm f/4-5.6 Di-II LD Canon-ef Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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 Image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Length Slightly longer
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED vs the 55-200mm f/4-5.6 Di-II LD Canon-ef
Sigma 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

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

Wildlife lens

$159
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Wide maximum Much wider aperture
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Compare the 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM Nikon-f vs the 55-200mm f/4-5.6 Di-II LD Canon-ef
Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II Macro Nikon-f

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

Travel lens

$199
Zoom range Much more zoom
Aperture Wider aperture
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Compare the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II Macro Nikon-f vs the 55-200mm f/4-5.6 Di-II LD Canon-ef
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Sony-alpha

Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Sony-alpha

Low light lens

$449
Aperture Much wider aperture
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Wide maximum Much wider aperture
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Sony-alpha vs the 55-200mm f/4-5.6 Di-II LD Canon-ef
Canon 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III

Canon 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III

Wildlife lens

$150
Max focal length Better telephoto
Zoom range Slightly more zoom
Length Longer
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III vs the 55-200mm f/4-5.6 Di-II LD Canon-ef

Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
Zoom range Significantly more zoom
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Compare the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef vs the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Wide angle lens

$1,059
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Zoom range Much less zoom
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
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
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II vs the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM Canon-ef

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

Travel lens

$349
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Compare the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM Canon-ef vs the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

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