Today (August 6, 2015) Tamron Japan officially announced Tamron 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC lens. This is the successor to Tamron AF 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di II LD Aspherical [IF] Macro lens with a new high-performance for Nikon / Canon /Sony APS-C DSLRs.
The Canon and Nikon mount models will be first simultaneously launched on August 20, 2015 and the launch date of the Sony mount model will be announced at a later date.
- New Tamron 18-200mm zoom is the lightest in the world
High-performance lens features VC image stabilization, improved AF and weighs just 400g (14.1 oz.)
Specifications
| Model | B018 |
|---|---|
| Focal Length | 18-200mm |
| Maximum Aperture | F/3.5-6.3 |
| Angle of View (diagonal) | 75°33′ ～7°59′ |
| Optical Construction | 16 elements in 14 groups |
| Minimum Object Distance | 0.49m/19.3 in. (at 180mm)~0.77m/30.3 in. (at 35mm) [at f=18, 200mm: 0.5m /19.7 in.] |
| Maximum Magnification Ratio | 1:4 (at f=200mm: MOD 0.5m) |
| Filter Size | Φ62mm |
| Maximum Diameter | Φ75mm |
| Length* | for Canon 96.6mm (3.8 in.)** for Nikon 94.1mm (3.7 in.)** |
| Weight | 400g (14.1 oz.)** |
| Aperture Blades | 7(circular diaphragm)*3 |
| Minimum Aperture | F/22-40 |
| Standard Accessories | Flower-shaped lens hood, Lens caps |
| Compatible Mounts | Canon, Nikon, Sony |
Source: Tamron-Japan
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