Browse

Canon EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM vs Tamron 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III VC

Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.

Verdict at a glance

  • Tamron 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III VC is faster by 0.4 stops (f/3.5 vs f/4.0), letting in more light.
  • Canon EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM goes wider (11mm vs 18mm).
  • Tamron 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III VC reaches further (200mm vs 22mm).
Specification comparison
Spec EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III VC
Brand Canon Tamron
Mount Canon EF-M Canon EF-M
Type Wide Zoom Zoom
Focal length 11-22mm (wider) 18-200mm
Max aperture f/4.0 f/3.5 (faster)
Released 2013 n/a
Blades 7 n/a
Format aps-c full-frame
Groups 9 n/a
Af motor STM n/a
Elements 12 n/a
Weight g 220.0 n/a
Length mm 58.2 n/a
Stabilized Yes Yes
Diameter mm 60.9 n/a
Min focus m 0.15 (closer focusing) 0.5
Max magnification 0.3 n/a
Filter mm n/a 62

Canon EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM

Ultra-wide zoom for EOS M that frames like roughly 18-35mm, introduced in 2013. It has image stabilization and a retracting barrel.

Pros

  • Wide view for APS-C
  • Image stabilization
  • Compact
  • Retracting design

Cons

  • Slow aperture
  • Noticeable distortion at 11mm
  • EF-M mount only

Tamron 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III VC

A 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 APS-C superzoom lens, the Tamron 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III VC is designed for Canon EF-M mount bodies, with Vibration Compensation. A high-ratio travel zoom covering wide-angle to telephoto in one lens.

More comparisons for Canon EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM

Compare other lenses or browse our best-of guides.