Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC vs Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II

This is a full comparison between the lenses Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC and Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II .

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Product
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC
Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II
Name Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II
Manufacturer Tamron Tamron
SKU
Release Date and Price
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC
Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II
Release Year 2007 2005
Release Date
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC
Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II
Lens Type Superzoom Superzoom
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC
Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II
Mount Canon EFNikon F Canon EF-SNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) Yes
Focus
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC
Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II
Autofocus (AF) Yes YesNote. See below for further information
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II
Motor Type No information N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 49 cm 45 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC
Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II
Maximum Aperture F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 28 mm
F5,6 at 300 mm
Variable Aperture
F3,5-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 18 mm
F6,3 at 200 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC
Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II
Construction 18 elements  /  13 groups 15 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC
Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II
Focal Length 28-300 mm 18-200 mm
Zoom Range 272 mm 182 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
VC
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC
Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 78 mm 73 mm
Length 99 mm 83 mm
Weight 555 gr 398 gr
Other
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC
Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 67 mm 62 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU DA20 AD06
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Model A20 Model A14N