18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III VC
- 18-200mm
- f/3.5
- Zoom
- Stabilized
- Min focus 0.5 m
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Quick answer
The Tamron 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III VC is a ultra-wide to telephoto zoom lens covering 18-200mm at f/3.5 for the Sony E mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
About this lens
The Tamron 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III VC is a full-frame superzoom lens covering 18-200mm at f/3.5-6.3 for Sony E mount cameras, with Vibration Compensation. A high-ratio travel zoom covering wide-angle to telephoto in one lens.
Tamron 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III VC specifications
- Brand
- Tamron
- Mount
- Sony E
- Focal length
- 18-200mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.5
- Lens type
- Zoom
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Image stabilization
- Yes
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.5 m
- Filter thread
- 62 mm
Specification source: wikidata.org
What can you shoot with the Tamron 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III VC?
At 18-200mm this is a ultra-wide to telephoto zoom, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and big skies
- Architecture and interiors
- Astrophotography and night skies
- Landscapes and cityscapes
- Street and travel photography
Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 18–200mm | 10.3–90° | 12.3–100.5° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 27–300mm | 6.9–67.4° | 8.2–77.4° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Tamron 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III VC use?
It uses the Sony E mount, so it fits Sony E cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Tamron 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III VC?
It zooms across 18-200mm with a maximum aperture of f/3.5. That makes it a ultra-wide to telephoto lens.
Is the Tamron 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III VC a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 18-200mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/3.5.
What is the Tamron 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III VC equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 27–300mm on full frame, with a 6.9–67.4° horizontal and 8.2–77.4° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Tamron 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III VC fit?
Any Sony E-mount camera, including Sony A1, Sony A3000, Sony A5000, Sony A5100, and Sony A6000 and 28 more.
Alternatives for Sony E from other brands
All Sony E lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
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