Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VRvsTamron 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC
AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR
16-80mm / F2.8-4
24-120mm equiv.
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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 DX NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR suits you better
- Brightness0.6 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Close focusFocuses as close as 35cm
When the 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC suits you better
- Weight80g lighter, so easier to carry
- Zoom rangeCovers 18-200mm in a single lens
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 DX NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR85.5mm long × 80mm diameter
- 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC94.1mm long × 75mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR | Tamron 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 16mm | 18mm | −2mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 80mm | 200mm | −120mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F3.5 | 0.6 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F4 | F6.3 | 1.3 stops brighter |
| Min focus distance | 35cm | 49cm | −0.14m |
| Max magnification | 0.22× | — | No data |
| Weight | 480g | 400g | +80g |
| Length | 85.5mm | 94.1mm | −8.6mm |
| Diameter | 80mm | 75mm | +5mm |
| Filter size | 72mm | 62mm | +10mm |
| Released | 2015 | 2015 | — |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR relative to 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR
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18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC
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