18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC (Model B018)
High-performance lens features VC image stabilization, improved AF and weighs just 400g (14.1 oz.)
August 6th, 2015, Saitama City, Japan - Tamron Co., Ltd. (President & CEO: Morio Ono), a leading manufacturer of precision optics, today announces the introduction of a new high-performance lens that zooms from 18 to 200mm for APS-C DSLR cameras.
The new 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC (Model B018) is the successor to AF 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di II LD Aspherical [IF] MACRO (Model A14), which has been one of Tamron’s best-selling lenses since its introduction 10 years ago. The new 18-200mm VC uses the most modern optical and mechanical design to achieve compactness and high performance. Incorporating image stabilization, the 18-200mm VC delivers superior image quality and is the lightest zoom in its class. Tamron made full use of its long experience and expertise as a pioneering force in high-power zoom lenses to create an optimal all-in-one™ lens that opens up new photographic possibilities to all DSLR camera users.
* Among 18-200mm interchangeable lenses for APS-C DSLR cameras with O.I.S. (As of June, 2015. Source: Tamron)
Product name: 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC (Model B018) For Canon/ Nikon/ Sony*1
Date of Launch: August 24, 2015
The Canon and Nikon mount models will be first simultaneously launched. The launch date of the Sony mount model will be announced at a later date.
*1 The Sony mount version does not include VC because Sony DSLR bodies incorporate built-in image stabilization. The name of the Sony mount model is “18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II” without the VC designation.
*2 VC (Vibration Compensation) is Tamron's proprietary image stabilization mechanism.
Focal Length [mm] | 18-200 |
Maximum Aperture | F/3.5-6.3 |
Minimum Object Distance [m] | 0.49 – 0.77m [18mm: 0.5m / 35mm: 0.77m / 180mm: 0.49m / 200mm: 0.5m] |
Maximum Magnification Ratio | 1:4 |
Filter Size [mm] | 62 |
Weight [g] | 400 |
Item No | B018 |
Groups-Elements | 14-16 |
Angle of view | 75°33-7°59 |
Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
Minimum Aperture | F/22-40 |
Diameter x Length [mm] | 75 x 96.6 |
Available Colors | Black |