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Tamron AF 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro Zoom Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras | 
 enlarge | Brand: Tamron
Category: Photography
List Price: $490.95
Buy New: $264.99
You Save: $225.96 (46%)
New (10) Used (3) from $209.00
Rating:  32 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Optical Zoom: 11.1
Maximum Focal Length: 200
Minimum Focal Length: 18
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.3
Dimensions (in): 5.3 x 4.1 x 4.1
Warranty: 6 years warranty
MPN: Canon AF
Model: Canon AF
UPC: 725211147213
EAN: 0725211147213
ASIN: B0007WK8MQ
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Since the lens is designed exclusively for digital SLR photography, it provides high image quality in terms of resolution, contrast and flatness of image field | | • | It employs a new optical system designed to confine the changing angles of incidences of light rays reaching the imager within a certain scope over the entire image field from the center to the periphery, by considering the effects of variances due to zooming | | • | Peripheral light fall-off is minimized when compared with that of conventional lenses for film cameras so that images are uniformly bright from the center to the periphery | | • | Complicated mechanisms are built in the compact body thanks to new mechanical artifices. The lens is a multi-purpose zoom lens, yet excellent portability and ease of use are assured. A number of invisible engineering innovations required to downsize the lens, produce high precision parts and increase durability are incorporated in the new AF18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II LD Aspherical (IF) MACRO since manufacturing this type of zoom lens with such complicated mechanisms inside was almost impossib | | • | The Zoom Lock prevents unwanted barrel extension when carrying the lens/camera combination |
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Amazon.com Product Description
Designed for exclusive use on Canon digital SLR cameras with smaller-size imagers, this Tamron AF 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II aspherical macro zoom lens is ideal for a host of situations. The high-power zoom lens--which offers an equivalent focal length of 28-300mm in 35mm format--adds versatility to your lens menu, zooming from a true wide perspective to an ultra tele zoom, all in an amazingly easy-to-use design. As a result, the lens is ideal for everything from landscape shots to sports and wildlife photography. The lens also incorporates several of Tamron's proprietary core technologies, including aspherical elements that minimize chromatic aberration, a multiple cam mechanism, and an integrated focus cam design. The technologies combine to create the world's lightest, most compact 11.1x digital zoom lens. Other features include an angle of view of 75 to 7 degrees, a minimum focusing distance of 17.7 inches, and a 62mm filter diameter. All Tamron lenses carry a six-year warranty. Note: The Tamron AF 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II zoom lens is not designed for conventional cameras or digital cameras with image sensors larger than 24mm x 16mm. Specifications
- Focal length: 18-200mm
- Maximum aperture: f/3.5-6.3
- Lens construction: 15 elements in 13 groups
- Angle of view: 75 to 7 degrees
- Type of zooming: Rotation
- Diaphragm blades: 7
- Minimum aperture: f/22
- Minimum focusing distance: 17.7 inches
- Macro magnification ratio: 1:3.7 (at f=200mm)
- Filter size: 62mm
- Corresponding mounts: Canon
- Lens hood: Yes, flower shaped
- Dimensions: 2.9 inches in diameter and 3.3 inches long
- Weight: 14 ounces
- Warranty: 6 years
Product Description
The Tamron AF18-200mm high power zoom lens features an entirely new optical design using XR (Extra Refractive Index) glass in an innovative way in order to optimize the overall distribution of optical power throughout the entire zoom range. This design reduces various aberrations to the absolute minimum and achieves remarkable downsizing at the same time. In addition, three hybrid aspherical lens elements and two LD (Low Dispersion) glass elements are used to accomplish effective compensation of on-axis and lateral chromatic aberrations, a critical factor to enhance the optical quality in digital photography. As a result, the lens provides outstanding optical quality in a multi-purpose zoom lens. A glare-reducing flower-shaped lens hood is included as a standard accessory. The special hood provides optimum shading of superfluous light rays that enter from the rectangular frame outside the image field
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| Customer Reviews: Read 27 more reviews...
 Average good lens December 19, 2008
I'm not a pro photographer. Before this lens, I only have the Canon 18-55mm IS kit lens with the XSi. Here is what I found.
Pros: Solid built, Made in Japan. Clear and great color dept.
Cons: Lose sharpness around the center when use in mid and long focal length.
I expected a lot more from this lens compare with a Sigma lens that I used before with my Rebel XT. I tried this lens on the new Canon XSi, tested in every mode, every setting, adjust focusing point. The result are same. IT is easy to notice that the edge and around the center of the picture is blur, regardless it was taken inside or outside and in any lighting condition. Recently, I learned from experienced photographer about the ratio between the focal length and shutter speed, it was improved a little bit.
That's the only thing I'm concerned about in this lens. I'm sure if you're an experienced person and patient enough, you can find a way to work around this problem. Otherwise, you should consider a Signma or spend more for a Canon lens.
Nice amateur lens September 6, 2008
I had the Tamron 24-135 lens and really loved it but it accidentally was dropped and broke so I replaced it with this because it was cheaper and I wanted to try the wider 18mm. It turns out this is an okay lens for casual shooting but I've noticed many shots coming back with poor focus points. I love the 18mm and can stand in a small room and still get the whole shot in. The 200mm is decent and seems to focus fine. This is not a lens for the professional but is a nice amateur stay-on-the-camera lens.
good but not great lens August 16, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I've been using this as my primary lens with my Rebel XTi for the past 1.5 years. I tend to do outdoor photography (usually hiking with it around my neck) with a good amount of landscape and wildlife shots. This lens is great for getting the range from wide angle to telephoto without having to switch lenses (out on dirt trails) and for not breaking your neck with weight. I've gotten some great shots with this lens, but I can't blow up many of my wildlife photos because of the loss of sharpness past 100mm. I'm still undecided if the versatility of this lens on long hikes outweighs the loss of sharpness (which isn't really noticeable if you just print 4" x 6"--but who wants to do that with prized rare photos of wildlife?). I'm still a newbie to photography, but I'm already starting to get the itch to invest in some better lenses. For now, I think I'm just going to get the Canon EF 100-300mm lens to give me the sharper telephoto images that the Tamron 18-200mm leaves me wanting.
 Tamron lens produces vivid colors and accurate skin tones August 14, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I am a professional portrait photographer and needed another lens for my portrait room. My two Sigma lenses gave out within a week of each other and I was told Tamron was the way to go. My images have more color punch to them. I am extremely happy with this lens.
Better lens than expected. Better than kit 18-55 June 27, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I wanted a walk around lens to replace the kit 18-55 canon lens. The reviews that I read were not very good but for $350 there is not much to choose from. I was pleasantly surprised when I did some tests at home at different focal lengths and F stops and the Tamron did a lot better than the kit 18-55 lens! I then compared it to my canon 28-135 USM IS lens and they were pretty comparable in image quality!!
The only down side to this lens (the only reason it is not getting 5 stars) is the poor focusing speed in low light. Apart from that it is way better than the standard lens that comes on the canon rebels.
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