Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 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 reaches further (200mm vs 55mm).
| Spec | EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM | 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III VC |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Tamron |
| Mount | Canon EF-M | Canon EF-M |
| Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Focal length | 18-55mm | 18-200mm |
| Max aperture | f/3.5 | f/3.5 |
| Released | 2012 | n/a |
| Blades | 7 | n/a |
| Format | aps-c | full-frame |
| Groups | 11 | n/a |
| Af motor | STM | n/a |
| Elements | 13 | n/a |
| Weight g | 210.0 | n/a |
| Length mm | 61.0 | n/a |
| Stabilized | Yes | Yes |
| Diameter mm | 60.9 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.25 (closer focusing) | 0.5 |
| Max magnification | 0.25 | n/a |
| Filter mm | n/a | 62 |
Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
The 2012 EOS M kit zoom with image stabilization and STM focus. It is a small retractable lens that was bundled with most EOS M cameras.
Pros
- Compact
- Image stabilization
- Quiet STM focus
- Retracting barrel
Cons
- Slow aperture
- Soft in corners
- Plastic build
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.