Tamron Di-II A18 18-250mm
A 13.9x zoom range spanning 18-250mm (28-388mm equivalent) in a 431g body provides exceptional all-in-one versatility for APS-C Canon DSLRs. Low-dispersion glass and a 1:3.5 close-up magnification add sharpness and macro capability at a budget price point. This lens best suits travel photographers needing a single, lightweight solution for wide-angle landscapes to distant telephoto details without swapping lenses.
Focal length 18-250mm
Aperture f/18
Mount Canon AF
Weight 431 g
lens type macro
45 Overall Score
Price $183
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong versatility (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong macro (76th percentile) 76th
Cons
- Below average optical (15th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (24th percentile)
What owners think
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 18 |
| Focal Length Max | 250 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/18 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-6.3 |
| Constant | No |
Build
| Mount | Canon AF |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 1.0 lbs |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 250 |
| Max Magnification | 1:3.5 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Tamron Di-II A18 18-250mm | Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM | Sigma Contemporary C1850DCDNSE | Panasonic LUMIX G Vario H-FS12060 | Sony E SELP16502 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 18-250mm | 16-85mm | 18-135mm | 18-50mm | 12-60mm | 16-50mm |
| Max Aperture | f/18 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | 2.8 | 22 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Canon AF | Nikon F | Canon EF-S | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | false | false | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 431 | 59 | 515 | 290 | 210 | 107 |
| AF Type | - | AF-S | STM | stepping motor | Autofocus | Autofocus |
| Lens Type | macro | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamron Di-II A18 18-250mm | 55.1 | 23.9 | 37.9 | 75.5 | 15 | 41.6 | 44.7 | 98.8 | 62.8 | 35.8 |
| Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Compare | 55.1 | 77.8 | 98.5 | 59.9 | 64.2 | 79.6 | 81.2 | 94.2 | 88.1 | 92.3 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 86.1 | 77.8 | 45.8 | 32.9 | 79.2 | 79.6 | 0 | 96 | 78 | 92.3 |
| Sigma Contemporary C1850DCDNSE Compare | 86.1 | 83.8 | 82.9 | 91 | 79.2 | 85.9 | 0 | 78.5 | 40.4 | 35.8 |
| Panasonic LUMIX G Vario H-FS12060 Compare | 55.1 | 16.2 | 89.6 | 82.1 | 72.2 | 25.3 | 91.6 | 93.3 | 88.1 | 96.3 |
| Sony E SELP16502 Compare | 55.1 | 77.8 | 97.6 | 34.9 | 63.2 | 79.6 | 0 | 83.5 | 78 | 80.7 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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