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JEAN R. B : What the mount material is? Plastic or metal?Patrick V : Metal. Though I found the images soft.Yefim G : yes, that is correct. the material is metalRICK D : The mount is made of metal. As is most of the lens. It is one of my favorite lenses.
Shopper : Anyone using this with the M50?DAVID E : I use it on an M5. Works very well.
TED U : How does this lens compare optically with the 18-150 or 55-200 made by Canon?RONALD P : I don't have either of those Canon lenses. However I bought this lens from Adorama, along with a Canon M3 body, based on a review by a professional photographer named Dustin Abbott. (Search his name along with a shortened lens name "tamron-18-200mm-vc", and you'll see reviews for both the Di-II and Di-III models, wherein he also mentions comparisons with Canon lenses.) I found his review of the Di-III to be accurate: it's a very good lens overall, and a great lens for the price. I've found it to be ideal for traveling light while on vacation. To be fair, no lens is perfect: the lens+M3 struggle with auto-focus in low light situations -- e.g. inside dimly lit cathedrals. In general, I wish the lens was a little faster, but that would've meant a bigger heavier lens at a higher price. I'm very happy with this lens, and incidentally was also pleased with the 'package' price from Adorama.

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2023-02-09T03:59:51

Rated 5 out of 5

Tamron 18-200mm for my Sony A7iii

Love this lens. Take this lens and go, covers all the ranges you will need in a day, unless of course you want the super up close that the mega zoom lens give you. This one is small, light and does a great job.

ELAINE S.

2022-09-04T03:18:56

Rated 5 out of 5

Thank you

This lens is perfect. We broke our original and this was the best replacement.

EVELYN B.

2021-12-07T07:09:27

Rated 5 out of 5

18-200mm Canon M50 all in one travel lens

Excellent all in one travel lens for my Canon M50.

WILL W.

2021-01-13T16:43:20

Rated 5 out of 5

Sharp

Súper Sharp. Much better than Nikkor z 24-200.

LARS B.

2019-12-04T16:58:07

Rated 5 out of 5

Great lens

Great lens.

JAMES G.

2018-09-28T10:40:37

Rated 5 out of 5

Sharp

Excellent lens for the price

Delmar K.

2018-01-03T03:02:55

Rated 5 out of 5

Great lens for the money

I just received the Canon EOS M5 with the 15-45 lens. That just didn’t have enough ‘reach’ for my taste. Looked at the options from Canon, either the 18-150 or the 55-200. I didn’t want to carry two lenses all of the time so the 55-200 was out, and the Tamron 18-200 price was the same as the Canon 18-150, but had more reach, so gave it a whirl. Other than the usual EOS M trouble with getting focus lock, I have found the Tamron lens to be all I was looking for. Thus far, in the short time I have had it, the pictures, when properly focused look pretty good regardless of the zoom level. Understand, this is not the same as the larger EOS lenses, but quite good for a much more compact package. I see no reason to ‘short change yourself’ and limit yourself to only the Canon offerings.

DAVID E.

2017-11-21T06:59:41

Rated 3 out of 5

Many of these Reviews are nonesense

Many of the 94 reviews claim to be using this lens on SLR's which it will not fit. Does no one check them before they appear? I do not own the lens, but will probably buy it.

Bryan S.

2017-05-30T09:26:47

Rated 5 out of 5

travel lens

this lens is the perfect complement to the great 6300, it is easy to use, reasonable size and weight and excellent optics. in head to head comparison with the sony supplied lens I could not tel the difference as a travel photographer the convenience of a single lens is outstanding.

ROSS G.

2014-08-04T21:00:00

Rated 2 out of 5

Great all around; Poor telephoto

I bought this hoping to replace my canon 70-200 f/4L lens. Great for my wife and as an all around lens but if you expect great telephoto pictures don't waste time on this lens. Simply not sharp and very poor results. Thank you Adorama for your return policy

ALESSANDRO U.

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Tamron 18-200/3.5-6.3 DI-III VC Specifications

General

General

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  • Lens Series

    Tamron Di III

  • Color

    Black

  • Lens Type

    Macro

  • Lens Mount

    Canon EF-M

  • Format Compatibility

    Canon (APS-C)

  • Focus Type

    Auto Focus

  • Focusing Technology

    Internal Focusing

  • Closest Focus Distance

    19.7" (50.04cm)

  • Distance Information

    N/A

  • Built-In Motor

    Yes

  • Focal Length

    18-200mm

  • Angle Of View

    Diagonal: 75 deg. 33'- 7 deg. 59'
    Horizontal: 65 deg. 36'- 6 deg. 38'
    Vertical: 46 deg. 21'- 4 deg. 15'

  • 35mm Equivalent Focal Length

    28-310mm

  • Coverage

    N/A

  • Minimum Aperture

    F/22-40

  • Maximum Aperture

    F/3.5- 6.3

  • Maximum Magnification

    1:3.7 (at f=200mm: MFD 0.5m)

  • Lens Coating

    N/A

  • Aspherical Elements

    N/A

  • ED Glass Elements

    N/A

  • Filter Size

    62mm

Construction

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  • Lens Elements / Groups

    17 Elements in 13 Groups

  • Diaphragm Blades

    7

  • Dimensions (LxDia.)

    3.8 x 2.7" (9.65 x 6.86cm)

  • Weight

    460g (16.23 oz)

Features

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  • Image Stabilization Type

    Built-in Vibration Compensation image stabilization

  • Tripod Collar

    N/A

  • Waterproof / Water Resistant

    N/A

  • Dust Resistant

    N/A

  • UPC Code

    725211117032

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About Tamron 18-200/3.5-6.3 DI-III VC

FEATURED REVIEWS

travel lens

By ROSS G.

this lens is the perfect complement to the great 6300, it is easy to use, reasonable size and weight and excellent optics. in head to head comparison with the sony supplied lens I could not tel the difference as a travel photographer the convenience of a single lens is outstanding.

Great lens for the money

By DAVID E.

I just received the Canon EOS M5 with the 15-45 lens. That just didn’t have enough ‘reach’ for my taste. Looked at the options from Canon, either the 18-150 or the 55-200. I didn’t want to carry two lenses all of the time so the 55-200 was out, and the Tamron 18-200 price was the same as the Canon 18-150, but had more reach, so gave it a whirl. Other than the usual EOS M trouble with getting focus lock, I have found the Tamron lens to be all I was looking for. Thus far, in the short time...

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Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III VC Lens for Canon.

This extraordinary all-in-one zoom lens covers practically any shooting situation you'll ever encounter with your mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera. Light, compact and exquisitely designed, the B011 covers the full focal-length range from 18mm wide-angle to 200mm long telephoto (28-310mm equivalent in the 35mm format). This is a high-power zoom lens designed by Tamron exclusively for mirrorless interchangeable-lens cameras.

Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III VC Lens for Canon.

Light & Compact.

A brilliant match for today's mirrorless interchangeable-lens cameras, the pleasingly small, lightweight B011 provides all the advanced technologies you need to take your photography to the next level. Its impressive 18-200mm, high-power zoom range can take in everything from casual close-ups to telephoto action images. Tamron's proprietary VC (Vibration Compensation) image stabilization lets you capture sharper photos handheld in practically any light. The more you use this lens, the more you'll want it by your side while you're strolling around town or heading out on longer journeys. Get closer to your world and capture it in vibrant images with the extraordinary B011.

Light & Compact.

Top-Quality Images.

The B011 gives you sharp, clear images no matter what you're shooting. Over 20 years of high-power zoom technology developments by Tamron have been distilled into this innovative long-range compact lens. The optical design includes an array of specialized glass elements that overcome aberrations, resulting in crisp, flawless images. You can capture all the beauty of every moment you encounter with this superlative lens.

Note:
The B011's optics include two LD elements, three Glass Molded Aspherical Lenses, one XR (Extra Refractive Index) glass and one Hybrid Aspherical Lens.

Top-Quality Images.

Design & Color.

The B011's polished design and professional metal finish come together in a compact package that is fashionable, ergonomic, supremely portable and easy to use. With this lens on your camera you'll be ready to capture your world in breathtaking images, just as you see it. Choose from black or silver models to match your camera body. With this unique design Tamron has achieved a perfect balance of technological excellence, elegance and picture-taking fun.

Design & Color.

Precise, Quiet Autofocus That Allows For Fine Adjustments.

The B011's autofocus mechanism uses a stepping motor that's an ideal match for the contrast detection autofocus system used in mirrorless interchangeable-lens cameras. The stepping motor's actuator allows finely tuned control of angular rotation and since it drives the focusing mechanism directly without an intermediate reduction gear, it also provides superbly quiet performance.

You can count on this to enhance autofocus capability when shooting video. Furthermore, after adjusting with the autofocus mechanism, you can use the full-time manual function to allow delicate adjustments to the image. In short, you can capture the scenes you want, focused exactly as you want them, every time.

Precise, Quiet Autofocus That Allows For Fine Adjustments.
VC Image Stabilization.

VC Image Stabilization.

It provides up to a four-stop anti-shake advantage when you're shooting handheld, so you can make full use of the lens's capabilities even in low light. The B011 provides a crisp, vivid viewfinder image plus the operational advantages of Tamron's acclaimed VC (Vibration Compensation) image stabilization technology. This high-power zoom lens enables easy handheld shooting even in low light or at telephoto settings.

Groundbreaking Image Capture System.

Groundbreaking Image Capture System.

Tamron's VC technology uses our exclusive, proven, ultra-reliable three-coil system in which three drive coils move the shake-compensating VC optical groups in the lens electromagnetically via three steel balls. The upgraded "moving coil" system in the B011 places the drive coils adjacent to the shake-compensating optics, allowing a lighter, more compact design. The new lens also benefits from design enhancements aimed at providing quieter operation.

Di III:Lenses For Mirrorless Interchangeable-Lens Camera Series

Di III:Lenses For Mirrorless Interchangeable-Lens Camera Series

Di III (Digitally integrated design): A designation Tamron gives to lenses engineered specifically for mirrorless interchangeable-lens cameras with no internal mirror box or pentaprism, adopting an optical design that matches the characteristics of the digital camera.

Feautres & Important Notes

Features & Important Notes

  • Smart Explorer
  • Refined design and superior performance
  • The smart choice for exploring your expanding world
  • An elegant evolution of the all-in-one zoom lens
  • B011 can not be used with digital SLR cameras with a built-in mirror box or with conventional 35mm film SLR cameras.
  • B011 is designed exclusively for APS-C format mirrorless interchangeable-lens cameras.

Key Features

  • Compact & light weight for easy shooting
  • Stylish, premium-grade exterior design
  • A variety of different photography is now possible
  • VC anti-shake mechanism for steady shooting
  • New AF & VC mechanisms for more comfortable shooting
  • Special glass elements used to correct aberrations

What's in the box:

  • Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III VC Lens
  • Front Lens Cap
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  • Lens Hood
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