Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II vs Tamron 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro

This is a full comparison between the lenses Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II and Tamron 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro.

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Product
Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II
Tamron 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro
Name Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II Tamron 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro
Manufacturer Tamron Tamron
SKU
Release Date and Price
Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II
Tamron 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro
Release Year 2005 2005
Release Date
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II
Tamron 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro
Lens Type Superzoom Telephoto
Macro
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II
Tamron 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro
Mount Canon EF-SNikon F Canon EF-SNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes Yes
Focus
Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II
Tamron 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro
Autofocus (AF) YesNote. See below for further information YesNote. See below for further information
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II
No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Tamron 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro
Motor Type N/A N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 45 cm 95 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 No (No Macro lens) No
Aperture
Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II
Tamron 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro
Maximum 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
F4-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4 at 55 mm
F5,6 at 200 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II
Tamron 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro
Construction 15 elements  /  13 groups 13 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II
Tamron 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro
Focal Length 18-200 mm 55-200 mm
Zoom Range 182 mm 145 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II
Tamron 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 73 mm 71 mm
Length 83 mm 83 mm
Weight 398 gr 300 gr
Other
Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II
Tamron 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 62 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU AD06 DA15
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Model A14N Model A15