Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8GvsTamron 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC
AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G
50mm / F1.8
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18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC
18-200mm / F3.5-6.3
27-300mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G suits you better
- Brightness1.9 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight215g lighter, so easier to carry
When the 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 18-200mm in a single lens
- StabilizationHas stabilization
- Weather sealingHas weather sealing
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G52.5mm long × 72mm diameter
- 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC94.1mm long × 75mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G | Tamron 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 50mm | 18mm | +32mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 50mm | 200mm | −150mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F1.8 | F3.5 | 1.9 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F1.8 | F6.3 | 3.6 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F16 | — | No data |
| Min focus distance | 45cm | 49cm | −0.04m |
| Max magnification | 0.15× | — | No data |
| Aperture blades | 7blades | — | No data |
| Weight | 185g | 400g | −215g |
| Length | 52.5mm | 94.1mm | −41.6mm |
| Diameter | 72mm | 75mm | −3mm |
| Filter size | 58mm | 62mm | −4mm |
| Released | 2011 | 2015 | −4year |
| Stabilization | No | Yes | No |
| Weather sealing | No | Yes | No |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G relative to 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
Check prices
AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G
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18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC
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