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Tamron AF 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro

Nikon F (DX/FX) Autofocus

Tamron AF 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro

Focal length
18–200 mm
Aperture
f/3.5–6.3
Weight
398 g
Filter diameter
62 mm
Min. focus distance
45 cm
Length
83.7 mm

At a Glance

On Nikon F cameras with an APS-C sensor, this 18-200 mm superzoom gives a full-frame equivalent of 27-300 mm. Its 11.1x zoom range makes it an all-rounder for travel and everyday use, and it stays compact at 398 g. A 45 cm minimum focus distance and 1:3.7 magnification allow close-ups. At the long end the maximum aperture is limited to f/6.3.

Good for

  • Travel
  • Everyday

Worth knowing

  • APS-C image circle: on full-frame cameras only usable in crop mode, at reduced resolution.
  • Only f/6.3 at the long end: in low light, ISO or shutter time go up.

Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check

Technical Specifications

Min. focal length
18 mm
Max. focal length
200 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/3.5
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/6.3
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
15
Groups
13
Weight
398 g (0.88 lb)
Filter diameter
62 mm
Min. focus distance
45 cm (17.72 in)
Max. magnification
1:3.7 (0.27×)
Length
83.7 mm (3.3 in)
Diameter
73.8 mm (2.91 in)

Manufacturer data: tamron.com, tamron.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Compare with other lenses

Which cameras does the Tamron AF 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro fit?

The Tamron AF 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro is designed for APS-C sensors. On APS-C Nikon F-Mount cameras its field of view equals 27-300 mm in full-frame terms. Full-frame bodies use it in APS-C (crop) mode, recording only part of the sensor and fewer megapixels.

Nikon F-Mount cameras

With the Nikon FTZ II / FTZ the lens can also be used on Nikon Z (DX/FX) cameras.

Tamron AF 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon F-Mount lenses.

LensTamron AF 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF) MacroNikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR IINikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED VRSigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC
Focal length18-200 mm18-200 mm18-200 mm18-200 mm
Max. aperturef/3.5-6.3f/3.5-5.6f/3.5-5.6f/3.5-6.3
Weight398 g560 g560 g405 g
Filter diameter62 mm72 mm72 mm62 mm
Min. focus distance45 cm50 cm50 cm45 cm
Length83.7 mm96.5 mm96.5 mm78.1 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationnoyesyesno
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Tamron AF 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro: FAQ

Does the Tamron AF 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro have autofocus?

Yes, the Tamron AF 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro has autofocus.

Does the Tamron AF 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro have image stabilization?

No, the Tamron AF 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Tamron AF 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro weigh?

The Tamron AF 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro weighs 398 g. It is 83.7 mm long with a diameter of 73.8 mm.

What filter size does the Tamron AF 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro use?

The Tamron AF 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro takes 62 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Tamron AF 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Tamron AF 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro is 45 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Tamron AF 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro a full-frame lens?

No, the Tamron AF 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro is an APS-C lens. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 27-300 mm in full-frame terms.

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