Tamron AF 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di-II VC All-in-One Zoom for Nikon APS-C Digital SLR

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I just received this lens today and I absolutely love it! I am using it on my Nikon D3300 and it is much better than the kit lens that came with the camera. With this lens attached my camera is still a very reasonable size and easy to hold and use. The manual focus ring on the front of the lens is reasonably large, about 3/8" wide. It has ridges on it so it is very easy to find with my fingers (without looking) and turn. Manual focusing with this lens is very easy, clear, and sharp. It is not like some lenses which have a very narrow band between being focused and not focused. The focus point is really easy to see so manual focusing is a joy. I dont know if it is because of the lens or this camera, but with the camera set on autofocus I can still easily adjust the focus manually if I wish to change it just a bit. Automatic focusing with this camera and lens is very clear and sharp also. The lens shade reverses and fits snugly over the lens with the lens cap in place. I had tried an 18-300mm brand name lens for this camera and was not happy with it. I am super happy with this lens and expect it will be the only lens I use on this camera. You could not go wrong with this lens!

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There were two things that concerned me when I purchased this lens; the autofocus function and image quality. The other lenses I own are all Nikon but for the price I was willing to gamble on this Tamron offering and if it didnt meet with my approval then I could always send it back. Well, both my concerns were for naught. This lens focuses very fast at least as fast as my Nikon lenses and possibly even faster. Ive noticed no discernible difference in image quality between this Tamron and my Nikon lenses and the utility of this lens is the best thing. No more changing lenses at a dusty ballpark. I can take photos in the dugout then shoot a play at second base the next instant all without changing lenses. Ive been wanting this lens (or its predecessor) for years and now that Ive got it I could kick myself for waiting so long. Some of the other reviews mentioned that this wasnt a U.S. market lens but that is NOT the case my lens had a sticker on the box indicating it was manufactured for the U.S. market and I went to Tamrons website and registered it.

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This is an ok lens in bright light and for general use. The major down for this lens is it does not preform well in low light and the bokeh is not good at all. After taking hundreds of photos with this lens I have came to the ultimate conclusion that you should save up your money and buy a sharper lens. Sigma offers some sharp lenses that are less expensive than the Nikon. The only sharp Tamron lens I own, that is worth every penny, is the the Tamron 70-200 f 2.8 G2. I no longer own this lens.

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Used on a Nikon D3300 DSLR body. Good lens for a great price. As is typical for this type of zoom at this price point it is neither the fastest lens nor the sharpest, however, its hard to complain considering all that you do get for a very low price (plus the long warranty period by Tamron that is included with the USA model). If youre not making a living by selling your photos and simply want a good, solid, dependable piece of glass for your camera this is a really nice travel lens for cheap. There will no doubt be other reviewers that say this lens isnt as good as a Nikon this or that or a super-fast prime, but lets be realistic here. This lens is basic piece of camera hardware at a basic price and expectations should be kept in line with that fact. Comparing it to lenses that cost 4 or 5 times as much (or more) is not fair or helpful. Thats like saying a Ford F-250 pickup truck doesnt measure up to the quality or performance of a Ferrari Portofino. Duh.

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So happy that I purchased this lens! I have been carrying two lenses around forever, always seeming to have the wrong one attached when I needed it the most. This lens is lightweight, produces sharp pictures, zooms easily, vibration free setting. Love it! Pictures equal my original Nikon lenses. 6-year warranty

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I did extensive research on this lens before purchasing and am extremely satisfied with the lens. There are some good and bad reviews on this lens online and on YouTube but I found a lot more good reviews then bad. I have a Nikon D3300 and am fairly new to really understanding photography and camera settings. I now shoot in aperture priority mode whereas before I only used auto settings when taking pics. I have used my camera for several months and wanted a more versatile lens for shooting outdoor photography in the beautiful Northwest where I live. I found my 18-55 kit lens to not have the zoom I wanted for certain shots yet didnt like the idea of switching lenses so I wanted a good all around lens and didnt want to spend a bunch right now. I do also own the Nikon 35 mm lens so I have a great low light and portrait lens when I need that. This lens though allows me to be able to capture more shots from both near and far and for $200, this lens rocks as far as Im concerned. I felt the build quality is plenty fine and the picture quality seems great. Ive seen multiple folks suggest the best images are taken between F8-F11 but shots in higher F stops look great too. I realize you can buy better quality lenses but for $200 and a lens that has this range, you just cant beat that value and enjoyment!

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Purchased lens for use with Nikon D7100, 300, and D90 cameras. Lens provides a good alternative to having to carry several lenses when you just want the freedom of walking around and taking photos without the hassle of a large camera bag and having to change lenses. This lens is not a replacement for my primes(35mm, 50mm, 90mm, etc) but rather a convenient substitute for a walk around town or along the river. I am just an amateur that loves to shoot an the lens works for me.

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Love this lens!!! I lost my kit lens for my Nikon D3100, which was a nice little lens, but its range was 18-55mm. So I decided to replace it with this size, 18-200mm range. It performs beautifully. Id recommend this to anyone looking for a Nikon-quality lens at a much better price. Still havent found my kit lens, but having this one enables me to take full range of pictures.

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I dont claim to be an expert on photography, but Ive been involved with it for more years than I care to remember. This is not my first Tamron lens, so I had no qualms about buying a third-party lens provider - especially Tamron - since Ive not had any negative experiences with their lenses. Quite honestly, I bought mainly for price. I shoot a lot of photos and my main lens is a Nikon 18-105mm which is not a stellar lens, but quite adequate and produces really good photos. Ive found over the years that the 105mm end was running a little short on the reach that I needed. I looked at the Nikon 18-140mm, but still too shallow. 200mm was just right for me. I picked this Tamron 18-200mm based on price, size & weight, and vibration compensation. This lens exceeded my expectations. It works flawlessly coupled to my Nikon D5500. Im quite satisfied. It focuses every bit as quickly (and more quietly I might add) as my Nikon 18-105mm and image rendering, to me, is every bit as good - a tad bit better in my opinion, than my Nikon lens. $200 is still considered a tab bit amount of money, but not really when youre talking lenses. So, comparing this with a lot of other lenses wouldnt be fair. However, all things considered, this is a really good lens for a really good price. I have no regrets and am quite satisfied.

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This product is ok. I bought this lens in hopes to replace my Nikon 18-55mm lens. I needed something with a much larger zoom than 55mm and didnt want to have to switch lenses to get there. This is a beginner lens for sure. The image stabilization is so-so at best, the focus is incredibly loud if you shoot any video, and in post production many of the images left much to be desired clarity and focus wise despite shooting with a monopod for extra stability, something I havent had with any other lenses Ive used. All in all its good for a hobbyist beginner, but if you really want consistantly good images and a lens that you can rely on, spend the extra money on a nicer lens.

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