Tamron Auto Focus 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro Zoom Lens with Built In Motor for Nikon Digital SLR (Model A14NII)

2016-07-11
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The Tamron AF 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II is a high power zoom lens made for exclusive use with digital SLR cameras. The lens inherits the qualities and concepts of the existing AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di. It covers a powerful zoom range that is the 35mm film camera equivalent to a 28-300mm* on a digital SLR camera with a APS-C size image. This lens is capable of shooting ultra wide-angle to ultra telephoto shots without changing lenses.

Tamron uses three hybrid aspherical lens elements and two LD (Low Dispersion) glass elements to achieve effective compensation of on-axis and lateral chromatic aberrations, a critical factor that enhances the optical quality of digital photography. Systematic countermeasures against ghosting and flare, annoying factors in digital photography, are also adopted with new technologies such as “Internal Surface coatings” and new multiple-layered coating technology for ordinary elements. In addition, the Minimum Focus Distance is 45cm (17.7″) so you will be able to enjoy close-up (macro) photography of 1:3.7 at a 200mm setting.

Di II Lenses – Designed for exclusive use on digital cameras with smaller-size images and inherit all of the benefits of the Di products. These lenses are not designed for conventional cameras and digital cameras with image sensors larger than 24mm x 16mm.

Features:
Lightweight and Compact Design for Excellent PortabilityFlower-shaped Lens HoodInternal Surface Coating to Reduce Ghosting and FlareDedicated for Digital SLR CamerasOptical System Uses Special Glass and is Optimized for Digital SLR Characteristics in order to Enhance Optical Quality in a Compact DesignPeripheral Light Fall-Off is MinimizedOutstanding Resolution for High Quality Digital ImagesZoom Lock Mechanism Incorporated

Product Features

Built in motor for use on the new Nikon Cameras
Includes lens hood
6 year Tamron Warranty
Zoom lock, 62mm filter size

A. C. Sisto says:

2016-07-11 at 9:57 am

Good value – useful all-in-one lens Like a baseball player with a decent batting average, some power, a little bit of speed and fairly good fielding ability, the Tamron 18-200 lens won’t be an All-Star any time soon because it does not excel at any one thing. But, like that $500k/year utility infielder, this lens DOES provide a very good all-around value for what it is. Does it compare to a prime lens at either end? Heck, no. Is it a good lens to use when you can’t carry a wide choice of lenses with you? Absolutely…

mcenut says:

2016-07-11 at 10:17 am

Never ceases to amaze I have owned this lens for over a year now and it never ceases to amaze me when I see the photos it produces. Over this last year I have come to learn a thing or two about how to use this lens.1) If you are going to shoot indoors, or in low light, with a long focal length (like 200mm) use a tripod or plenty of ambient light. This lens doesn’t have a built in image stabilizer so you are going to steady the lens with the tripod or use a real fast shutter speed to minimize your hand…

Jeff says:

2016-07-11 at 10:39 am

Revolutionized my photography life! By no means am I living on a stack of money so price was very important when buying an all in one lens. Performance was as important as quality and both weighed against price. Each had to be weighted equally. As the Nikon 18-200mm VR cost as much as the D5000 camera itself placed it out of the question. Let’s face it, a great deal is $700 for the 18-200mm Nikon. With the Nikon out, the Tamron and Sigma were the only choices but so many choices in these 2 manufacturers lines. Living in the…