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Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 Di III VC

Sony E Autofocus OIS

Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 Di III VC

Focal length
18–200 mm
Aperture
f/3.5–6.3
Weight
460 g
Filter diameter
62 mm
Min. focus distance
50 cm
Length
96.7 mm
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At a Glance

This superzoom for APS-C on Sony E-mount spans 18-200 mm, equal to 27-300 mm full-frame equivalent, an 11.1x zoom range. It has an optical stabilizer, stepping motor autofocus and full-time manual focus. At a 50 cm minimum focus distance it reaches 0.27x magnification. It suits travel and everyday shooting.

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.

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Technical Specifications

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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
17
Groups
13
Weight
460 g (1.01 lb)
Filter diameter
62 mm
Min. focus distance
50 cm (entire zoom range)
Max. magnification
1:3.7 (0.27×)
Length
96.7 mm (3.81 in)
Diameter
68 mm (2.68 in)
Released
December 2011

Manufacturer data: tamron.com, tamron.com

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

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Which cameras does the Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 Di III VC fit?

The Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 Di III VC is designed for APS-C sensors. On APS-C Sony E-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.

Sony E-Mount cameras

Full frame (in APS-C mode):
Sony A7R VI,Sony A7 V,Sony FX2,Sony A1 II,Sony A9 III,Sony A7C II,Sony A7CR,Sony ZV-E1,Sony A7R V,Sony A7 IV,Sony A1,Sony FX3,Sony A7S III,Sony A7C,Sony FX6,Sony A7R IV (A7R IVA),Sony A9 II,Sony FX9,Sony A7 III,Sony A7R III (A7R IIIA),Sony A9,Sony A7R II,Sony A7S II,Sony A7 II,Sony A7S,Sony A7,Sony A7R
APS-C:
Sony ZV-E10 II,Sony A6700,Sony FX30,Sony ZV-E10,Sony A6600,Sony A6100,Sony A6400,Sony A6500,Sony A6300,Sony QX1 (ILCE-QX1),Sony A6000,Sony A5100,Sony A3500,Sony A5000,Sony A3000,Sony NEX-5T,Sony NEX-3N,Sony NEX-6,Sony NEX-5R,Sony NEX-F3,Sony NEX-7,Sony NEX-5N,Sony NEX-C3,Sony NEX-5,Sony NEX-3

Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 Di III VC compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Sony E-Mount lenses.

LensTamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 Di III VCSony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSSSony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LESony E PZ 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS
Focal length18-200 mm18-200 mm18-200 mm18-200 mm
Max. aperturef/3.5-6.3f/3.5-6.3f/3.5-6.3f/3.5-6.3
Weight460 g524 g460 g649 g
Filter diameter62 mm67 mm62 mm67 mm
Min. focus distance50 cm30 cm50 cm30 cm
Length96.7 mm99 mm97.1 mm99 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationyesyesyesyes
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Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 Di III VC: FAQ

Does the Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 Di III VC have autofocus?

Yes, the Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 Di III VC has autofocus.

Does the Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 Di III VC have image stabilization?

Yes, the Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 Di III VC has optical image stabilization.

How much does the Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 Di III VC weigh?

The Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 Di III VC weighs 460 g. It is 96.7 mm long with a diameter of 68 mm.

What filter size does the Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 Di III VC use?

The Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 Di III VC takes 62 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 Di III VC focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 Di III VC is 50 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 Di III VC a full-frame lens?

No, the Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 Di III VC 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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