Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF (motorized) vs Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS

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Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF (motorized)
Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Name Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF (motorized) Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Manufacturer Tamron Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF (motorized)
Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Release Year 2008 2008
Release Date
MSRP N/A 699 USD
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Lens Type
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF (motorized)
Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Lens Type Standard / Normal Superzoom
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF (motorized)
Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Mount Nikon F Canon EF-S
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes Yes
Focus
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF (motorized)
Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 27 cm 45 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF (motorized)
Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 18 mm
F5,6 at 200 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF (motorized)
Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Construction 16 elements  /  13 groups 16 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF (motorized)
Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Focal Length 17-50 mm 18-200 mm
Zoom Range 33 mm 182 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No Yes
IS
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF (motorized)
Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 73 mm 79 mm
Length 83 mm 102 mm
Weight 430 gr 600 gr
Other
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF (motorized)
Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 67 mm 72 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU DA09 EW-78D
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Model A16 but this version adds autofocus motor for Nikon cameras.