Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II AF Zoom Lens for Sony A Mount

2023-01-27T05:11:16

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

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

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

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

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

STEVE S.

2022-01-13T11:56:05

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

JACK L.

2021-12-25T13:05:36

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

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

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

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

Leo H.

2021-05-24T12:32:40

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

Chris B.

2021-05-05T19:12:40

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

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

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

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

Nice lense. Light weight. Great price, quick shipping

ROBERTA B.

2019-08-04T08:48:50

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

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

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

CHRISTY N.

2019-03-15T09:48:46

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

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

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

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

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

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

Linda A.

2018-10-06T06:34:16

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

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

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

Excellent lens. I love it.

William T.

2018-05-07T13:28:09

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

MARTHA A.