Tamron
70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Canon-ef
 vs
Tamron
18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II LD Macro Canon-ef

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Canon-ef
More magnification 1:2 (0.5x) vs 1:3.7 (0.3x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects around 90% larger in your photo
Better telephoto 300 mm vs 200 mm
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 50% more reach, less perspective distortion
Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Canon-ef Learn more about
the Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Canon-ef

Reasons to consider the Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II LD Macro Canon-ef
Much more zoom 11.1x vs 4.3x
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 More than 2.5x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Better wide angle 18 mm vs 70 mm
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 3.9x better wide angle
Wider aperture f/3.5 vs f/4
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 At its widest, the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II LD Macro Canon-ef captures marginally more light, 0.4 f-stops
Shorter 84 mm vs 117 mm
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 Around 30% shorter
Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II LD Macro Canon-ef Learn more about
the Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II LD Macro Canon-ef

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
Weight Light weight Help
70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Canon-ef:435 g
18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II LD Macro Canon-ef:423 g
Lowest price Inexpensive Help
$199.00
Length Short Help
70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Canon-ef:117 mm
18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II LD Macro Canon-ef:84 mm
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Canon-ef:70 mm
18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II LD Macro Canon-ef:18 mm
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
Compare the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Canon-ef
Compare the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS vs the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II LD Macro Canon-ef
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
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Compare the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Canon-ef
Compare the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II LD Macro Canon-ef
Canon 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III

Canon 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III

Wildlife lens

$150
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Compare the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Canon-ef
Compare the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III vs the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II LD Macro Canon-ef
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
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 Canon-ef vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Canon-ef
Compare the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef vs the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II LD Macro Canon-ef

Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Canon-ef Competitors

Advantages

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

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

Wildlife lens

$169
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Canon-ef
Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO-M DG Macro Canon-ef

Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO-M DG Macro Canon-ef

Macro lens

$199
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO-M DG Macro Canon-ef vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Canon-ef
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
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Weight Slightly heavier
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon-ef vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Canon-ef
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

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

Wildlife lens

$649
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Magnification Less magnification
Length Slightly longer
Compare the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Canon-ef
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM

Telephoto lens

$629
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Magnification Less magnification
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/4L USM vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Canon-ef

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

Advantages

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

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

Travel lens

$699
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Length Slightly longer
Compare the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II LD Macro Canon-ef
Canon EF 35mm f/2

Canon EF 35mm f/2

Low light lens

$289
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Zoom range Much less zoom
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the EF 35mm f/2 vs the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II LD Macro Canon-ef
Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Canon-ef

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

Travel lens

$249
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Compare the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Canon-ef vs the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II LD Macro Canon-ef
Sigma 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DG IF Macro Canon-ef

Sigma 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DG IF Macro Canon-ef

Travel lens

$299
Max focal length Better telephoto
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Zoom range Slightly less zoom
Compare the 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DG IF Macro Canon-ef vs the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II LD Macro Canon-ef
Tamron 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II LD Canon-ef

Tamron 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II LD Canon-ef

Travel lens

$279
Zoom range More zoom
Max focal length Better telephoto
Compare the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II LD Canon-ef vs the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II LD Macro Canon-ef

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