Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II (motorized) vs Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II

This is a full comparison between the lenses Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II (motorized) and Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II.

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Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II (motorized)
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II
Name Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II (motorized) Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II
Manufacturer Tamron Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II (motorized)
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II
Release Year 2008 2006
Release Date
MSRP N/A 119 USD
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Lens Type
Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II (motorized)
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II
Lens Type Superzoom Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II (motorized)
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II
Mount Nikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes Yes
Focus
Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II (motorized)
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II
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 45 cm 28 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II (motorized)
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II
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
F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 18 mm
F5,6 at 55 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II (motorized)
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II
Construction 15 elements  /  13 groups 7 elements  /  5 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II (motorized)
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II
Focal Length 18-200 mm 18-55 mm
Zoom Range 182 mm 37 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)
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 73 mm 70 mm
Length 83 mm 74 mm
Weight 398 gr 205 gr
Other
Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II (motorized)
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 62 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU AD06 HB-33
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.