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Tamron AF 18 200mm f 3 5 6 3 XR Di II LD Aspherical IF Macro Zoom Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras

Designed for exclusive use on Canon digital SLR cameras with smaller-size imagers, this Tamron AF 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II aspherical macro zoom lens is ideal for a host of situations. The high-power zoom lens–which offers an equivalent focal length of 28-300mm in 35mm format–adds versatility to your lens menu, zooming from a true wide perspective to an ultra tele zoom, all in an amazingly easy-to-use design. As a result, the lens is ideal for everything from landscape shots to sports and wildlife photography. The lens also incorporates several of Tamron’s proprietary core technologies, including aspherical elements that minimize chromatic aberration, a multiple cam mechanism, and an integrated focus cam design. The technologies combine to create the world’s lightest, most compact 11.1x digital zoom lens. Other features include an angle of view of 75 to 7 degrees, a minimum focusing distance of 17.7 inches, and a 62mm filter diameter. All Tamron lenses carry a six-year warranty.

Note: The Tamron AF 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II zoom lens is not designed for conventional cameras or digital cameras with image sensors larger than 24mm x 16mm.

Specifications

• Focal length: 18-200mm
• Maximum aperture: f/3.5-6.3
• Lens construction: 15 elements in 13 groups
• Angle of view: 75 to 7 degrees
• Type of zooming: Rotation
• Diaphragm blades: 7
• Minimum aperture: f/22
• Minimum focusing distance: 17.7 inches
• Macro magnification ratio: 1:3.7 (at f=200mm)
• Filter size: 62mm
• Corresponding mounts: Canon
• Lens hood: Yes, flower shaped
• Dimensions: 2.9 inches in diameter and 3.3 inches long
• Weight: 14 ounces
• Warranty: 6 years

User Ratings and Reviews

4 Stars Love the range!
I really like the flexibility of this lens. I also have the 18-55 that came with the camera, and a 70-300, but I found myself changing lenses about every 2-3 shots sometimes, because I take a lot of wide-angle shots, as well as full zoom. I can’t afford the L-series 18-300, and this lens is a good compromise until I can. It is not quite as reliable with my Kenko 1.4 teleconverter, especially on the auto-focus function. However, overall, I’m very satisfied.

1 Star fuzzy photos
I am really unhappy with this lens… unless I am in bright sum it seems all my photo’s are extremely fuzzy.

5 Stars All in one.
I bought this lens to shoot a wedding of a friend of mine. It was the only lens I needed. I used the zoom from the loft down to the alter and the same lens at the alter close up. Worked great!

5 Stars a dream lens
I am an old film-photo enthusiast who remembers the days when high quality long lenses cost an arm and a leg. I also spent a few years in the wilderness of point-and-shoot digital cameras and have recently returned to SLR land via a K200D plus this lens.

For the price this is an mazing piece of work. Just remember, all tools have some limitations and lenses are no exception. Telephoto lenses are generally for bright daylight, unless you have $3000 to spend and are willing to carry a 10lb bazooka.

I use this lens in daylight, and the solidity, versatility and the sharpness are awesome. I have pictures of lions shot at the Bronx zoo at about 40ft MANUALLY FOCUSED; I can count the whiskers!

Some tips:

-use a high ISO number to shoot at highspeeds. I use shutter-priority setting on the K200D,and aim for 1/350sec or faster.

-use manual focus if you are confident about it, your batteries will last forever

-a lens is a piece of precision manufacturing; protect it from dust and bangs!

-don’t pay attention to pixel-peepers; a little fringing never spoiled a really good picture (those of us who wear thick glasses live with fringing full-time!)

-shoot hundreds of pictures, do not be afraid to experiment

-for Pentax users, set the noise reduction and shake-reduction; they are not default settings.

-a tripod or beanbag is worth its weight in gold

5 Stars BEST VALUE FOR THE MONEY
I recently purchased this lens for my Canon EOS Rebel XS and I love it. I use it to take pictures of the birds in my Georgia backyard. The quality of the photos is terrific and the detail is awesome! Amazon was so easy to deal with, I trust them implicitly. If you purchase this lens you will not be disappointed.

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