Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-200mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR II vs Tamron AF 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II LD Aspherical IF Macro Side By Side Comparison

Looking to find more information regarding these two camera lenses? Check out our side by side comparison of the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-200mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR II vs Tamron AF 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II LD Aspherical IF Macroto review specs, pros and cons, and which is right for you.

Nikon 18-200mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR II Top Features

18-200mm Focal Range
F3.5 – F5.6 Max Aperture
Image Stabilization
Filter Thread: 72mm
Max Format: APS-C / DX
Nikon F (DX) Mount
Weight: 565g.
Diameter: 77mm
Length: 97mm
Min Focus Distance:0.5m

Tamron AF 18-200mm f3.5-6.3 XR II LD Top Features

18-200mm Focal Range
F3.5 – F6.3 Max Aperture
Filter Thread: 62mm
Max Format:
Nikon F (DX) Mount
Weight: 398g.
Diameter: 74mm
Length: 84mm
Min Focus Distance:0.45m
Max Magnification:0.27x

Our Winner: Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-200mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR II over Tamron AF 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II LD Aspherical IF Macro

Image Stabilization	Yes vs No	Sharper Images at longer shutter speeds
Max Aperture – Tele	5.6 vs 6.3	Wider aperture at tele end

Pros Of Tamron AF 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II LD Aspherical IF Macro over Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-200mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR II

Weight	398g vs 565g	167g lighter
Diameter	74mm vs 77mm	3mm smaller in diameter
Length	84mm vs 97mm	13mm shorter
Filter Thread	62mm vs 72mm	Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find
Minimum Focus Distance	0.45m vs 0.5m	can focus closer to the subject
Max Magnification	0.27x vs x	higher magnification better for close-up shots

Cons Of Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-200mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR II and Tamron AF 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II LD Aspherical IF Macro

Internal Zoom	No vs No	Length of the lens changes during zooming
Weather Sealing	No vs No	not safe under rain and dust

Nikon 18-200mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR II vs Tamron AF 18-200mm f3.5-6.3 XR II LD All Features

Below is a detailed chart of specifications that compare both lenses to determine which is the best for your needs.

General	Nikon 18-200mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR II	Tamron AF 18-200mm f3.5-6.3 XR II LD
Brand	Nikon	Tamron
Lens Type	Zoom	Zoom
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Lens Type	SuperZoom	SuperZoom
Lens Mount	Nikon F (DX)	Nikon F (DX)
Max Format	APS-C / DX	APS-C / DX
Focal Range	18-200mm	18-200mm
Image Stabilization	Yes	No
Colour	Black	Black
Zoom Method	Rotary (extending)	Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom	–	–
Zoom Lock	Yes	–
Zoom Ratio	11.1X	11.1X
Aperture
Max Aperture	F3.5 – F5.6	F3.5 – F6.3
Min Aperture	F22.0 – F36.0	F22.0
Aperture Ring	No	No
Diaphragm Blades	7	7
Optics
Optical Elements	16	15
Optical Groups	12	13
Special Elements	2x ED glass elements and 3x aspherical lens elements	3 hybrid aspherical lens elements 2 LD (Low Dispersion) glass elements 1 XR element (Extra Refractive Index)
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	0.5m	0.45m
Max Magnification	unknown	0.27X
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
AF Motor Type	Ultrasonic	Micromotor
Full Time Manual		No
Focus Method	Internal	Internal
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
DoF Scale	Yes	Yes
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
Focus Distance Limiter	Unknown	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	565g	398g
Diameter	77mm	74mm
Length	97mm	84mm
Materials	Plastic barrel, metal mount	Unknown
Weather Sealing	Unknown	Unknown
Filter Thread	72mm	62mm
Filter Notes	–	–
Hood Supplied	Yes	Yes
Hood Code	HB-35	flower shaped hood
Tripod Collar	No	No
Optional Accessories	–	–
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