Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II (motorized) vs Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro

This is a full comparison between the lenses Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II (motorized) and Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro.

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Product
Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II (motorized)
Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro
Name Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II (motorized) Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro
Manufacturer Tamron Tamron
SKU
Release Date and Price
Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II (motorized)
Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro
Release Year 2008 2008
Release Date
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II (motorized)
Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro
Lens Type Superzoom Superzoom
Macro
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II (motorized)
Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro
Mount Nikon F Canon EFNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II (motorized)
Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro
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 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro
Motor Type No information N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 45 cm 49 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 No (No Macro lens) No
Aperture
Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II (motorized)
Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF 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
F3,8-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,8 at 28 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 (motorized)
Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro
Construction 15 elements  /  13 groups 15 elements  /  14 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II (motorized)
Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro
Focal Length 18-200 mm 28-200 mm
Zoom Range 182 mm 172 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 (motorized)
Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 73 mm 71 mm
Length 83 mm 75 mm
Weight 398 gr 354 gr
Other
Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II (motorized)
Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 62 mm 62 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU AD06 N/A
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Model A14NII , adding autofocus motor to Nikon cameras. Canon-owners get the same performance with the previous lens with the same performance. Model A31