Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III VC, Sony E

Sony E, APS-C / DX
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Refined design and superior performance. The smart choice for exploring your expanding world. An elegant evolution of the all-in-one zoom lens. This exceptional all-in-one zoom lens covers virtually every shooting situation you will encounter with your mirrorless interchangeable lens camera. The lightweight, compact, and excellently constructed lens spans the entire focal length range from 18mm wide-angle to 200mm telephoto (equivalent to 27-300mm in full-frame format). It is Tamron's first powerful zoom lens exclusively designed for Sony's mirrorless compact camera series. With the 18-200mm VC, you will capture sharp, clear images, no matter what you are photographing. This innovative, compact lens with a wide range incorporates 19 years of experience in developing high-performance zoom technologies from Tamron. The optical design includes a series of special glass elements that correct imaging errors and ensure crisp, flawless images. With this lens of superlatives, you can capture the beauty of every moment.

Key specifications

Sensor compatibility
APS-C / DX
Weight
460 g
Focus type
AutofocusManual focus
Lens type
Normal LensSuper zoom lensTelephoto lensWide angle lens
Bayonet lens mount
Sony E
Focal length
18 - 200 mm
Documents
Item number
399408

General information

Manufacturer
Tamron
Category
Lenses
Manufacturer no.
06.B011B
Release date
1.11.2012
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Colour

Colour
Black

Focusing

Minimum focus distance
0.50 m

Camera lens properties

Lens type
Normal LensSuper zoom lensTelephoto lensWide angle lens
Bayonet lens mount
Sony E
Aperture
3.50 
Min. aperture
6.30 
Min. focal length (exact)
18 mm
Max. Focal length (exact)
200 mm
Focal length
18 - 200 mm
Sensor compatibility
APS-C / DX
Number of diaphragm blades
7 x
Filter thread
62 mm
Number of lenses
17
Number of lens groups
13
Lens equipment
Image stabilisationMetal bayonetZoom function
Optical zoom
11.10 x
Focus type
AutofocusManual focus
Image stabilisation method
Optical

Objective 2 properties

Min. aperture opening
f/22
Aperture
f/3.5 - 6.3
Min. focal length (exact)
0.02 m
Max. Focal length (exact)
0.20 m
Filter thread
0.06 m
Lens equipment
Zoom function

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂-Emission
Climate contribution

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
Dust hoodLens capLens hood

Product dimensions

Weight
460 g
Length
96.70 mm
Diameter
68 mm

Package dimensions

Length
14.80 cm
Width
10.40 cm
Height
11 cm
Weight
720 g

30-day right of return
24 Months Warranty (Bring-in)

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Reviews & Ratings

Warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Lenses» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 10.Olympus
    0.8 %
  • 10.TTArtisan
    0.8 %
  • 12.Tamron
    1 %
  • 13.Viltrox
    1.1 %
  • 14.Voigtländer
    1.4 %

Warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 6.Fujifilm
    12 days
  • 7.Olympus
    13 days
  • 8.Tamron
    14 days
  • 9.Canon
    21 days
  • 10.Samyang
    23 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Lenses» category returned?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 9.TTArtisan
    7.5 %
  • 10.Laowa
    8.2 %
  • 10.Tamron
    8.2 %
  • 12.Sirui
    8.3 %
  • 13.Viltrox
    8.6 %
Source: Digitec Galaxus

Overall ratingVery good86/100
Very good81/100
Chip Foto Video digitalSingle testReleaseOctober 2012
  • Positivenahezu perfekter Autofokus
  • Positivekaum verzeichnung oder Vignettierung
  • Negativechromatische Aberration
  • Negativenachlassende Schärfe im Telebereich

Das NEX Objektiv hat nahezu keine Schwächen und ist somit für Einsteiger bestens geeignet, um auf Reisen gute Aufnahmen machen zu können.

Very good90/100
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FototestSingle testReleaseJune 2012

Insgesamt kann sich die Bildqualität durchaus sehen lassen, die Auflösung zeigt sich recht gleichmäßig, wobei die starke Verzeichnung für Kritik sorgt. Ansonsten punktet das Objektiv jedoch mit einer hervorragenden Ausstattung und einer top Verarbeitung.

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Foto HitsSingle testReleaseMarch 2012

Mit dem vorgestellten Objektiv stellt Tamron den Sony NEX-Kameras einen beeindruckenden Spielraum an Einsatzmöglichkeiten zur Verfügung. Das 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III VC kann daneben auch mit hochwertiger Verarbeitung und einem flotten Autofokus punkten. So zeichnet es sich insgesamt als täglicher Begleiter des Fotografen aus, der mit dieser Optik für die meisten Aufnahmesituationen gewappnet ist.