Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR IIvsTamron 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC
AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II
18-55mm / F3.5-5.6
27-83mm 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 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II suits you better
- Weight205g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 25cm
When the 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC suits you better
- 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 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II59.5mm long × 66mm diameter
- 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC94.1mm long × 75mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II | Tamron 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 18mm | 18mm | — |
| Focal length (tele) | 55mm | 200mm | −145mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F3.5 | F3.5 | — |
| Max aperture (tele) | F5.6 | F6.3 | 0.3 stops brighter |
| Min focus distance | 25cm | 49cm | −0.24m |
| Max magnification | 0.30× | — | No data |
| Weight | 195g | 400g | −205g |
| Length | 59.5mm | 94.1mm | −34.6mm |
| Diameter | 66mm | 75mm | −9mm |
| Filter size | 52mm | 62mm | −10mm |
| Released | — | 2015 | No data |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II 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 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II
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18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC
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