Tamron has updated its 18-200mm all-in-one zoom lens for Canon, Nikon, Sony APS-C DSLR cameras. This Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC lens is the lightest zoom lens in the world. The price for this lens is only $249, available for pre-order at B&H Photo Video and Adorama.
Features:
- 28.8-320mm (35mm Equivalent)
- Aperture Range: f/3.5 to f/40
- One Hybrid Aspherical Element
- One Low Dispersion Element
- DC Motor Gear Train AF Drive Module
- VC Image Stabilization
- Moisture-Resistant Construction
- Rounded 7-Blade Diaphragm
Specs:
| Principal specifications | |
|---|---|
| Lens type | Zoom lens |
| Max Format size | APS-C / DX |
| Focal length | 18–200 mm |
| Image stabilisation | Yes (Not on Sony A-mount) |
| Lens mount | Canon EF, Nikon F (DX), Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Aperture | |
| Maximum aperture | F3.5 – F5.6 |
| Minimum aperture | F22.0 – F40.0 |
| Aperture ring | No |
| Number of diaphragm blades | 7 |
| Optics | |
| Elements | 16 |
| Groups | 14 |
| Focus | |
| Minimum focus | 0.49 m (19.29″) |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Motor type | Micromotor |
| Full time manual | Yes |
| Distance scale | No |
| DoF scale | No |
| Physical | |
| Weight | 400 g (0.88 lb) |
| Diameter | 75 mm (2.95″) |
| Length | 97 mm (3.8″) |
| Sealing | Yes |
| Colour | Black |
| Zoom method | Rotary (extending) |
| Power zoom | No |
| Zoom lock | Yes |
| Filter thread | 62.0 mm |
| Hood supplied | Yes |
| Tripod collar | No |