Sony DT 18-200 mm f/3.5-6.3 § 03 Head to head
Sony DT 18-200 mm f/3.5-6.3 vs Tamron 18-200 mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC
Sony 18–200mm f/3.5-6.3 focuses 4 cm closer. Tamron 18–200mm f/3.5-6.3 is 11 mm shorter.
The Sony DT 18-200 mm f/3.5-6.3 is an 18–200mm f/3.5-6.3 zoom, and the Tamron 18-200 mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC is an 18–200mm f/3.5-6.3 zoom. On paper the Tamron 18-200 mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC comes out ahead, 2 advantages to 1, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Sony DT 18-200 mm f/3.5-6.3 
Tamron 18-200 mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC 01
Key differences
Why is the Sony DT 18-200 mm f/3.5-6.3 better than the Tamron 18-200 mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC?
- Focuses 4 cm closer (0.45 m vs 0.49 m)
Why is the Tamron 18-200 mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC better than the Sony DT 18-200 mm f/3.5-6.3?
- 11 mm shorter (75 mm vs 85.5 mm long)
- Newer design (2015 vs 2006)
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Specification
| Specification | Sony DT 18-200 mm f/3.5-6.3 | Tamron 18-200 mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 18–200mm | 18–200mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-6.3 | f/3.5-6.3 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22-40 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weight | 405 g (14.29 oz) | 400 g (14.11 oz) ◆ |
| Dimensions | 73 x 85.5 mm | 96.6 x 75 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.45 m (17.72 inches) ◆ | 0.49 m (19.29 inches) |
| Image stabilization | — | Yes |
| Weather sealing | — | Yes |
| Aperture ring | — | No |
| Aperture blades | 7 | 7 |
| Optical construction | 15 elements in 13 groups | 16 elements / 14 groups |
| Filter size | 62 mm | 62 mm |
| Lens mount | Sony A | Nikon F, Sony A, Canon EF-S |
| Released | 2006 | 2015 |
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Size
- A · Sony
- B · Tamron
- 85.5 × 73 mm
- 75 × 96.6 mm
The Sony DT 18-200 mm f/3.5-6.3 is 11 mm longer and 5 g heavier than the Tamron 18-200 mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC.
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Sony DT 18-200 mm f/3.5-6.3 or the Tamron 18-200 mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC?
- The Tamron 18-200 mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC weighs 400 g, 5 g less than the Sony DT 18-200 mm f/3.5-6.3 (405 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Sony DT 18-200 mm f/3.5-6.3 or the Tamron 18-200 mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC?
- The Sony DT 18-200 mm f/3.5-6.3 focuses down to 0.45 m, against 0.49 m for the Tamron 18-200 mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC.
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