Which is lighter, the Sony DT 18-250 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, 40 g less than the Sony DT 18-250 mm f/3.5-6.3 (440 g).

Which focuses closer, the Sony DT 18-250 mm f/3.5-6.3 or the Tamron 18-200 mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC?

The Sony DT 18-250 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.

Is the Sony DT 18-250 mm f/3.5-6.3 or the Tamron 18-200 mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC better for landscape photography?

For landscape photography, the Tamron 18-200 mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC has the edge: it is 40 g lighter to carry.

Is the Sony DT 18-250 mm f/3.5-6.3 or the Tamron 18-200 mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC better for architecture?

For architecture, the Tamron 18-200 mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC has the edge: it is 40 g lighter to carry.

§ 03 Head to head

Sony DT 18-250 mm f/3.5-6.3 vs Tamron 18-200 mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC

Sony 18–250mm f/3.5-6.3 has a longer reach. Tamron 18–200mm f/3.5-6.3 is 40 g lighter.

The Sony DT 18-250 mm f/3.5-6.3 is an 18–250mm 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, 3 advantages to 2, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.

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Sony DT 18-250 mm f/3.5-6.3

f/3.5-6.3 · 18–250mm · 440 g

Tamron 18-200 mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC

f/3.5-6.3 · 18–200mm · 400 g

Key differences

From manufacturer specifications

Why is the Sony DT 18-250 mm f/3.5-6.3 better than the Tamron 18-200 mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC?

Longer reach (250mm vs 200mm)
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 18-250 mm f/3.5-6.3?

40 g lighter (400 g vs 440 g)
11 mm shorter (75 mm vs 86 mm long)
Newer design (2015 vs 2007)

Which should you buy?

By use

landscape For landscape photography, the Tamron 18-200 mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC has the edge: it is 40 g lighter to carry.
architecture For architecture, the Tamron 18-200 mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC has the edge: it is 40 g lighter to carry.

Specification

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Specification	Sony DT 18-250 mm f/3.5-6.3	Tamron 18-200 mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC
Focal length	18–250mm	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	440 g (15.52 oz)	400 g (14.11 oz) ◆
Dimensions	75 x 86 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	16 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	2007	2015

Size

Drawn to relative scale

A · Sony
B · Tamron

86 × 75 mm
75 × 96.6 mm

The Sony DT 18-250 mm f/3.5-6.3 is 11 mm longer and 40 g heavier than the Tamron 18-200 mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC.

Video reviews

4 on YouTube

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Questions

Which is lighter, the Sony DT 18-250 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, 40 g less than the Sony DT 18-250 mm f/3.5-6.3 (440 g).
Which focuses closer, the Sony DT 18-250 mm f/3.5-6.3 or the Tamron 18-200 mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC?: The Sony DT 18-250 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.
Is the Sony DT 18-250 mm f/3.5-6.3 or the Tamron 18-200 mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC better for landscape photography?: For landscape photography, the Tamron 18-200 mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC has the edge: it is 40 g lighter to carry.
Is the Sony DT 18-250 mm f/3.5-6.3 or the Tamron 18-200 mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC better for architecture?: For architecture, the Tamron 18-200 mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC has the edge: it is 40 g lighter to carry.