Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 Di III VC
Last Updated (05 January’13):
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Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 Di III VC is a new camera lens which has 18-200mm at focal length with maximum aperture of f/3.5-6.3. The lens features such as a stepping motor that is an ideal match for the Contrast-detection AF system and a VC (Vibration Compensation) to delivers a stable viewfinder image with excellent tracking performance that eliminates the blurring images. The lens measures Length 96.7mm (3.8in) x Entire Length 102.0mm (4.0in) x Diameter 68mm (2.7in) with weight Approx. 460g (16.2oz). Save up to $815.95 (52%) and get this lens only $739.00 at Amazon online store.
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Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 Di III VC User Reviews
Tamron 18-200 on a Nex 7
“I have owed this lens twice already with a Nex 7. Also had the Sony 18-200 with a 5N. I think the Tamron is equal to the Sony in IQ and sharpness ad contrast is outstanding. Much smaller than the Sony and the VC is very good compared to ther Tamrons I’ve had in the past. Highly recommended!” – By Bigkidneys
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A Star among the super-zoomers
“My first shots really impressed me. Very sharp at the wide angle. Very sharp even at full tele and with the widest aperture available. Contrast is good throughout the zoom range. The silent image stabilizer works efficiently and the AF – though not on par with the best – does a pretty good job as well.” – By Naftade
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Could be better
“Image quality is just as good if not better than the “named” brand. The smaller diameter is much appreciated to keep the compact size. This being an “all in one” zoom you do suffer from Chromatic Aberrations at the long & short end of the zoom. But it can be managed with good photo processing software. ” – By 808armada
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Great little lens
“I must say I am very impressed with this lens. It is not a Canon L, but is very well made and the shots are much, much better than the kit and that is what counts. For your money this is probably the best buy right now for your Nex.” – By Mark C. Francis
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Fine Lens and Panorama Mode works
“This lens is much weightier my other Nex lenses, but surprisingly I am very comfortable using it with my Nex5N and feel the ergonomics are excellent. I do not find the combination to be too heavy at all. In general, the pictures are sharp for a lens of this sort and I get better results than I do from the kit lens.” – By Steve
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Pretty good and convenient
“It’s a good quality lens and has a very convenient range. I haven’t taken many movies with it, but it seems fine in the few I’ve taken. Picture quality seems good, even at extreme zoom.” – By S. Jenks
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Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 Di III VC Features
Design and Performance
The Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 Di III VC is a high-power zoom lens which is designed especially for Sony mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera series such as NEX-3, NEX-C3, NEX-5, NEX-5N. It has light & compact design with full focal-length range from 18mm wide-angle to 200mm long telephoto (27-300mm equivalent in the 35mm format) lets you capture images in any shooting situation. With high-power zoom range of 18-200mm, the lens allows you to take images in everything from casual close-ups to telephoto action images.
Not only that, the lens also comes with VC (Vibration Compensation) image stabilization which allows you get sharper images. To produce sharp images, the images stabilization is supported by optical design that includes an array of specialized glass elements for overcome aberrations, resulting in crisp and flawless images.
Lens Technology
In addition, the Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 Di III VC lens use a stepping motor to provide a precise and quiet autofocus performance. The stepping motor is an ideal match for the contrast detection autofocus system used in Sony mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera series. It also lets you to enhance autofocus capability when shooting video, even you can use the Direct Manual Focus (DMF) functions to adjust the focusing as you want. The lens is equipped with a VC (Vibration Compensation) image stabilization technology to provide a crisp and vivid viewfinder image with compensates the camera shake, so you will get sharp images even in low light shooting.
Model B011
Focal Length 18-200mm (27-300mm equiv. in 35mm)*1
Maximum Aperture F/3.5- 6.3
Angle of View*2
* Diagonal 76°10′- 8°03′
* Horizontal 66°16′- 6°43′
* Vertical 46°51′- 4°27′
Lens Construction 17 elements in 13 groups
Minimum Focus Distance 0.5m (19.7in)
Max. Magnification Ratio 1:3.7 (at f=200mm: MFD 0.5m)
Filter Size Φ62mm (2.4in)
Length*3 96.7mm (3.8in)
Entire Length*4 102.0mm (4.0in)
Diameter Φ68mm (2.7in)
Weight 460g (16.2oz)
Diaphragm Blade Number 7
Minimum Aperture F/22-40
Standard Accessories Flower-shaped lens hood
Compatible Mount Sony E-mount
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