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Marvin A : Is this for Sony E-mount?MARTY S : NoAlexander H C : It did not fit my A6000. Sorry, seems like great deal, but it is a different mount.
Shopper : I still did not understand if this is compatible with Sony Alpha 6000?, thank youJAMES R : Adding to my reply, the Tamron 18-200mm zoom lens for Sony Alpha APS-C Digital SLRs would need an adapter for it to fit on the Sony Alpha6000 E mount body. These adapters vary in cost, the Sony adapter is about $200.JAMES R : The Lens description is poor, but I believe it will not fit the Alpha6000 with E lens mount. The Tamron lens with the Alpha SLR mount descibes the bigger body style camera. Need lo look for Sony E mount Lens, sometimes called NEX mount.ANDREW R : No, it is not. The Tamron lens you've indicated is for Sony/Minolta "A" mount DSLRs. The a6000 uses Sony "E" mount.
David S : Does the sony compatible model include the VC feature?BERNARD M : No the Sony version does not have VC Otherwise an excellent lens

Reviews about this item

Review Summary

2023-01-27T05:11:16

Rated 3 out of 5

Aint half bad?.

While this is in no way an L series lens, or even an above average quality glass, for the price and versatility, this is a good lens for everyday snapshots and run-and-gun photos?.

ALEX W.

2022-11-15T04:05:58

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Lens at a Great Price!

I consider myself an amateur/hobbyist photographer at an intermediate level. This lens was recommended to me, and so far, I love it! It bridges a gap between the two kit lenses that came with my Canon Rebel T6 in that it sits between the 18-55mm and the 75-300mm. It allows me to get a wide range of shots without having to constantly change lenses. It's also fast when it comes to auto-focus and I have been very pleased with the shots I've taken so far. It's at a great price point too for someone like me who wanted to upgrade from my kit lenses to something a little better without spending hundreds or thousands of dollars. Just be aware that you do get what you pay for. It takes great pics, but it's not going to compare with high-end lenses.

TODD S.

2022-09-16T09:23:24

Rated 5 out of 5

Get this lens!

Great lens! I love the versatility this lens has. I can have just one lens instead of having to switch out 2/3 lenses saves lots of time and hassle.

JOSHUA W.

2022-03-11T08:58:51

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent lens

Midrange zoom lens that happens to take excellent pictures. It is a very good addition to my photographic tools.

Charles S.

2022-01-13T14:53:32

Rated 5 out of 5

Great everyday lens

Got this for my wife's camera bag as a Christmas gift. So far, she loves it.

STEVE S.

2022-01-13T11:56:05

Rated 5 out of 5

Tamron lens

Very versatile lens. Great recommendation from Adorama staff. Fits my needs very well.

JACK L.

2021-12-25T13:05:36

Rated 5 out of 5

A good workhorse

I am pleased with the versatility of this lens. It allows me to do a variety of different shooting without having to switch lenses and it's bright enough for most outdoor uses.

Joseph Z.

2021-12-07T09:58:12

Rated 4 out of 5

A Tamron lens that is good for a lot of purposes

I really enjoy this lens. It is a bargain for price. Due to the fact that I like to hike and bike, this is the lens that I keep on the camera. It does not have the sharpest images, but range in focal distances makes it a great all purpose utility lens

Joseph B.

2021-12-05T10:14:49

Rated 4 out of 5

Perfect.

This has the perfect zoom range for most shooting. Perfect for me. The only reason it's not give stars is that it is slow.

ANDREW S.

2021-10-31T08:27:25

Rated 4 out of 5

Ram ton Lens

Nice lens, not the sharpest focus on autofocus, but is a great vale for the price

Leo H.

2021-05-24T12:32:40

Rated 5 out of 5

Photo

prompt, perfect, priced rite, some other 'P' word that eludes me

Chris B.

2021-05-05T19:12:40

Rated 3 out of 5

Lightweight but not super sharp.

Not the sharpest lens. Maybe if I could do a lens calibration but my little Nikon D3500 doesn't have that feature. It does make for a nice lightweight combo with the D3500.

MARK F.

2021-01-21T09:52:32

Rated 5 out of 5

Waiting for good shooting times.

Haven't had an opportunity to use. No real picture taking during pandemin. Several indoor test proved acceptable,

DAVIS H.

2021-01-18T13:05:19

Rated 5 out of 5

Cassandra's lens

I bought this lens for my wife who attached it to a Nikon D3200. She has a little trouble with the focusing when she zooms this lens out at 200mm because it's sticking, but she enjoys taking pictures with it. And the issues are not consistent enough to say that it's because of the lens. If you want a great lens for this camera I definitely recommend the Tamron 18-200mm.

Angel R.

2020-09-29T08:05:34

Rated 5 out of 5

Love it!

I am a beginner/intermediate photographer and was looking for a lens, that I could use for a variety of things. It did just that. I have used it a couple of times and am loving it so far.

sierra w.

2020-03-11T15:05:40

Rated 5 out of 5

Great lense

Nice lense. Light weight. Great price, quick shipping

ROBERTA B.

2019-08-04T08:48:50

Rated 4 out of 5

Good for my D3500

Excellent all-purpose lens for my Nikon D3500. Good picture at all lengths, compact size. I like mine!

Adrian P.

2019-07-22T08:47:18

Rated 5 out of 5

A solid lens

Solid all around lens. Glass isnt the sharpest in the world, but I've sold my 18-55 and my 50-200 using this as a replacement and I'm super happy so far

Dylan S.

2019-05-31T16:11:44

Rated 5 out of 5

Great versatile lens

Awesome and versatile lens. So far I am.loving it.

CHRISTY N.

2019-03-15T09:48:46

Rated 5 out of 5

Nice lens on my T3 Canon

Adorama is great, fast shipping and wonderful to work with. Always by from them anymore. Lens is a really nice lens. Works well on my Canon T3. Will get to do some heavy testing to the zoo coming up but I suspect it will do well.

HERBERT R.

2019-02-06T15:55:24

Rated 5 out of 5

Perfect Lens for the price.

I love this lens, especially for the price range. I generally take pictures without the Auto-Focus and this lens fits my need to be creative within a matter of seconds. Image Stabilization on of course...

LAWRENCE H.

2019-01-23T20:51:15

Rated 5 out of 5

Multi-purpose lens From Tamron

This is a great all purpose photo lens. It’s a great lens for several different photo shoots. I’m very happy with Tamron products.

JAMES S.

2019-01-02T15:15:28

Rated 5 out of 5

I love this lense

I love this lense. I don’t have to carry a bunch of lenses just this one. I can shoot up close or zoom for farther away shots.

CINDY S.

2018-12-24T08:17:36

Rated 4 out of 5

Great lenses for studio or daylight shoots

The price and picture quality is good for it price and long range. I use it to photography Fashion events. If low light set your new camera to auto iso.

JOSEPH C.

2018-10-18T11:53:18

Rated 5 out of 5

Replaces two lenses

This lense replaces using two different lenses and saves space in my bag. It takes great photos.

Linda A.

2018-10-06T06:34:16

Rated 5 out of 5

Relative to price, this is an excellent lens

I won't get into details on this lens because it is a very low priced lens compared to other lens in the market. Relative to price, it performs very well, and - relative to price - it's a great value. I will continue to reiterate "relative to price" because I believe you need to take into consideration this important aspect when reading people's reviews. I don't feel that others take this into account at times, but you must because price is generally a direct correlation to quality and performance. In virtually every market, you get what you pay for, and if you pay significantly less for an item compared to others in the market, you HAVE to expect that you made some type of sacrifice. Therefore, I would recommend that you read between the lines in reviews that compare this lens to lenses of 2x, 3x, or even 4x the price. For the price, this lens performs well, is well built, and has a great warranty. This is a great hobbyist lens, light for travel and for "small hands" (kids learning photo like my daughter which was why I purchased it), with Auto Focus, Vibration Compensation, and a VERY usable range from 18-200mm. Auto focus is okay- not fast but still relatively accurate, but it's very reliant on the body it's mounted on. On my daughter's D3100, it's "acceptable", and on my high-end bodies, it's very good (especially in lower light in comparison) - just pointing that out because you have to consider what body this is put on when you read reviews in regards to AF. Images are very good - not tack sharp, but very acceptable of a lens of this price, but also significantly impacted by aperture. My recommendations: - Don't treat this as a bokeh master - The lens is not nearly as sharp wide-open as it is stopped down 2 stops. Many lenses don't have this drastic of a difference, but I notice this one does. Stop it down if you want considerably sharper images. Shoot in aperture priority mode and keep it at f/8. - Turn off VC unless you need it. The VC works well when hand-held at slower shutters, but this is an early implementation by Tamron of VC so it kind of gets in the way when it's not needed (have witnessed slight blur induced while tripod mounted when we forgot to turn it off). If shooting with high shutter speed or tripod mount, turn it OFF. - The zoom ring is stiff when new, and a bit hitchy. But it does loosen over time, and then the hitch is less of an issue. But again, this isn't the quality kind of glass that you necessarily need a fast, smooth zoom ring for. This is a lens that fills a great niche - entry level AF lens with good VC and a perfect zoom range for a single-lens hobbyist or learner, at an unbeatable price.

RON S.

2018-10-03T02:46:10

Rated 5 out of 5

Nice for travel

This lens was perfect for travel pics, lightweight and small footprint of lens makes for quick shots and ease of carry

Chris M.

2018-06-28T06:03:33

Rated 4 out of 5

Tamron 18-200mm

I keep this lens on my camera virtually all the time. Lightweight. I just recently purchased this lens and still learning with it. So far, I am not 5 star pleased with the clarity but it is not exactly bad either. I am not a pro so clarity may get better as I do!

Dennis R.

2018-05-16T14:20:58

Rated 5 out of 5

Tamron 18-200mm lens

Excellent lens. I love it.

William T.

2018-05-07T13:28:09

Rated 5 out of 5

Great lens for great price

bought this for my daughter in law. Bought her a canon 6ti and she loves this lens. perfect for all occasions..

MARTHA A.

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

General

General

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  • Brand

    Tamron

  • MPN

    AFB018S-700

  • Lens Series

    Tamron Di II

  • Color

    Black

  • Lens Type

    Wide Angle to Telephoto Zoom

  • Lens Mount

    Sony Alpha

  • Format Compatibility

    APS-C / DX

  • Focus Type

    Auto Focus

  • Focusing Technology

    N/A

  • Closest Focus Distance

    19.3" / 49cm (at 180mm) - 30.3" / 77cm (at 35mm)
    [at f=18, 200mm: 19.7"/ 50cm]

  • Distance Information

    N/A

  • Built-In Motor

    N/A

  • Focal Length

    18-200mm

  • Angle Of View

    75 - 7 deg.

  • 35mm Equivalent Focal Length

    27-300mm

  • Coverage

    N/A

  • Minimum Aperture

    f/22 - 40

  • Maximum Aperture

    f/3.5-6.3

  • Maximum Magnification

    N/A

  • Lens Coating

    N/A

  • Aspherical Elements

    Yes

  • ED Glass Elements

    N/A

  • Filter Size

    62mm

Construction

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  • Lens Elements / Groups

    16 Elements / 14 Groups

  • Diaphragm Blades

    7

  • Dimensions

    3.8 x 2.9" (96 x 75mm)

  • Weight

    14.1oz / 400g

Features

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  • Image Stabilization Type

    None

  • Tripod Collar

    N/A

  • Waterproof / Water Resistant

    N/A

  • Dust Resistant

    N/A

  • UPC Code

    725211018025

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

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Tamron 18-200mm AF Zoom Lens

By RICHARD R.

Have just began using this new lens but so far very pleased. Lens has a great zoom range and pictures have been crisp and clear both up close and zoomed in. Quite pleased.

Relative to price, this is an excellent lens

By RON S.

I won't get into details on this lens because it is a very low priced lens compared to other lens in the market. Relative to price, it performs very well, and - relative to price - it's a great value. I will continue to reiterate "relative to price" because I believe you need to take into consideration this important aspect when reading people's reviews. I don't feel that others take this into account at times, but you must because price is generally a direct correlation to quality and perfo...

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One Lens Brings All of Life's Treasures into Focus
A versatile, all-in-one zoom for hobby, home and travel.

Covering focal lengths from 18 to 200mm, this compact zoom can take great shots in a myriad of situations.
Tamron 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II is a lens made for capturing everyday life and special occasions with a smile. The 18-200mm is the culmination of Tamron's persistent efforts to perfect the high-power zoom lens category since 1992. This innovative lens is lightweight, high quality and ideal as a beginner's first interchangeable lens - or a casual user's only lens.

Recommended for APS-C photographers who...
• Want all-in-one zoom versatility that's ready for the next shot.
• Prefer the most compact equipment for travel and everyday convenience.
• Want fewer lens changes, reducing instances of exposing the DSLR sensor to image-degrading dust, or missing the shot.
• Want image quality exceeding typical kit lens capabilities.

Tamron Di II lenses are performance optimized for digital SLR cameras and usable with DSLRs featuring sensors commonly referred to as APS-C, measuring approximately 24mm x 16mm, as well as larger full frame (36mm x 24mm) sensors and 35mm film SLRs. Designed for Use With Sony NEX Cameras

Tamron 18-200/3.5-6.3 DI-II VC Features

  • World's lightest at 400g. (14.1 oz.): Comfortable to carry - even all day.
  • New high-performance AF drive module: A newly designed autofocus drive module with optimal DC motor-gear train integration makes AF faster, quieter and more precise
  • Frame shots instantly - no need to change lenses: Covers the zoom range you need for everyday shots, providing the flexibility to take group photos in tight spaces or make distant subjects appear closer - all with just one lens

Key Features

  • World's lightest at 400g. (14.1 oz.)
  • Fantastic round blurring effects

What's in the box:

  • Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DI-II AF Zoom Lens
  • Front Lens Cap
  • Rear Lens Cap
  • Flower Shaped Hood (RHAFB011)
  • Tamron 6 Year USA Warranty