Tamron Di-II AF018C-700 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 422 g
lens type macro
45 Overall Score
Price $183
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong versatility (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong macro (78th percentile) 78th
Cons
- Below average optical (18th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (21st percentile)
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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 / 0.9 lbs |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 250 |
| Max Magnification | 1:3.5 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Tamron Di-II AF018C-700 18-250mm | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 | Sigma Art 28mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art | Viltrox WCL-X100VI | Altura Photo NIKKOR YZ0308 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 18-250mm | 16-50mm | 20-60mm | 28mm | 9mm | - |
| Max Aperture | f/18 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/1.4 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Canon AF | Nikon Z | L-Mount | Nikon F | Fujifilm X | Screw-on lens fits camera lenses with a 55mm front filter thread |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | false | true | true | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 422 | 135 | 350 | 865 | 130 | 320 |
| AF Type | - | Stepping Motor | stepping motor | HSM | Autofocus | STM |
| Lens Type | macro | zoom | zoom | prime | wide-angle | wide-angle |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamron Di-II AF018C-700 18-250mm | 54.6 | 21.4 | 44.9 | 78.1 | 18.4 | 36.9 | 44.2 | 98.7 | 61.6 | 38 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Compare | 87 | 77.8 | 91.8 | 42.4 | 71.5 | 79.8 | 0 | 82.9 | 73.7 | 94.9 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 Compare | 87 | 86.1 | 80.6 | 66.2 | 76.4 | 79.8 | 0 | 81.5 | 64.9 | 38 |
| Sigma Art 28mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Compare | 54.6 | 96.8 | 45.8 | 74.5 | 96.6 | 96.9 | 80.4 | 33.6 | 59.2 | 38 |
| Viltrox WCL-X100VI Compare | 54.6 | 83.5 | 92.7 | 99.2 | 3.6 | 85.8 | 63.3 | 33.6 | 87.9 | 83.2 |
| Altura Photo NIKKOR YZ0308 Compare | 87 | 77.8 | 71.2 | 96.6 | 40.4 | 79.8 | 0 | 33.6 | 67.7 | 83.2 |
Price
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