Tamron 18-200 F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC - Canon, Nikon & Sony Mounts
Unparalleled Quality, Unlimited OpportunitiesAs a leading camera lens manufacturer, Tamron is always looking to provide new photographers with the high-quality equipment they need for a reasonable price. And the B018 from Tamron is an ideal choice for anyone who is interested in upgrading from the basic starter lens sold with their camera.
This powerhouse covers a wide variety of focal lengths from 18 to 200mm, providing photographers with the ability to take amazing shots in a wide variety of situations. Whether you’re shooting a birthday party, taking photos on a hike, touring your favorite city, or taking a portrait of a friend or family member, the B018 18-200mm VC is a fantastic choice.
With features like high-performance autofocus (AF) drive module that provides faster, quieter, and more precise shots, vibration compensation (VC) that helps eliminate camera shake and stabilizes images, and moisture-resistant design for outdoor shooting in all conditions, the B018 can do it all – in a single lightweight, compact zoom lens.
In fact, the B018 weighs in at a feather-light 14.1 oz, thanks to a design that incorporates high-durability engineering resin and other composite components. It’s the world’s lightest zoom lens in the 18-200mm class.
Looking to buy new Tamron lenses, such as the B018? Find a dealer near you and see why the B018 by Tamron is such a good choice for new and experienced photographers alike.

Bottom photo: Focal length:18mm Exposure:F/6.3 1/160sec ISO400 ©Thomas Kettner
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.

•Advanced mechanical design incorporates high durability engineering resin
•Incredible balance and comfortable feel—even with small and light APS-C DSLRs

A newly designed autofocus drive module with optimal DC motor-gear train integration makes AF faster, quieter and more precise.
•Newly designed autofocus drive module with optimal DC motor-gear train integration focuses faster
•Easier to capture fast-moving subjects with speed and accuracy
•Quieter-less drive noise than lenses using conventional DC motors
•Great companion for recitals and other quiet situations

Features VC, Tamron's acclaimed Vibration Compensation mechanism
•Makes precise, optimal corrections that counteract camera movement
•Drastically reduces sharpness-robbing vibrations
With Tamron's proprietary image stabilization mechanism, users can snap excellent, shake-free photos indoors, at night, and in other low-light conditions.

Helps protect the lens when used outdoors even in inclement weather (Not intended to be used underwater or in heavy rain)

•Maintains almost perfectly round shape even at two stops down from its maximum aperture
•Provides desirable and beautiful bokeh with point light sources blurring into naturally rounded shapes

This new lens lets you experiment with a broad range of crops and composition.
•You'll be amazed by the creative options at your fingertips
•Change composition without moving or changing lenses to shoot close-ups, groups or distant objects
Tamron 18-200 F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC - Canon, Nikon & Sony Mounts
Technical InformationSpecifications
Model | B018 |
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Focal Length | 18-200mm |
Maximum Aperture | F/3.5-6.3 |
Angle of View (diagonal) | 75゜33' - 7゜59' |
Optical Construction | 16 elements in 14 groups |
Minimum Object Distance |
0.49m/19.3 in. (at 180mm)
0.77m/30.3 in. (at 35mm) [at f=18, 200mm: 0.5m /19.7 in.] |
Max. Magnification Ratio | 1:4 (at f=200mm: MOD 0.5m) |
Filter Size | Φ62mm |
Maximum Diameter | Φ75mm |
Length*1 |
for Canon: 96.6mm (3.8 in.)*
for Nikon: 94.1mm (3.7 in.)* |
Weight | 400g (14.1 oz.)* |
Aperture Blades | 7 (circular diaphragm)*2 |
Minimum Aperture | F/22-40 |
Standard Accessories | Flower-shaped lens hood, Lens caps |
Compatible Mounts | Canon, Nikon, Sony*3 |
Format | APS-C DSLR |
Specifications, appearance, functionality, etc. are subject to change without prior notice.
*Length and weight are based on figures for the Canon and Nikon-mount lens.
*1 Length is the distance from the front tip of the lens to the lens mount face.
*2 The circular diaphragm stays almost perfectly circular up to two stops down from maximum aperture.
*3 The Sony mount version does not include VC because Sony DSLR bodies incorporate built-in image stabilization.
Release Date
For Nikon, Canon: August 20, 2015*
For Sony: December 24, 2015*
* Date of launch in Japan