Tamron AF 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II XR LD Aspherical (IF) Macro A14

Very similar to the Nikkor lens in all areas except this lens does not have vibration reduction. This is a very solid lens, both in performance and construction. I would almost go out on a limb and say it feels like it is more well made then Nikon's own 18-200mm lens. If you are on the fence about getting one of these and vibration reduction is not a concern then by all means grab this opportunity, you will not be let down. Image quality is just as good as Nikkor. The fit and finish is amazing considering the over all cost this lens is. The 18-200mm lens with VRII from Nikkor is $650 new, This Tamron lens was $150 new, that for the mathematically impaired is a $500 difference. I am not sure VRII (vibration Reduction 2) is worth that difference, especially when the time it is most beneficial is when you use the zoom and really zoom in on something. Most of the time I found myself using this 18-200mm Tamron in the lower part of its focal range never needing to worry about vibrations found at max zoom. Grab on of these and you will be super happy. Good Luck.

Good all-purpose lens I bought this lens to use as an all purpose lens. The zoom range gives you wide angle to telephoto all in one lens. I mainly shoot cars and people, often at events, so I need a lens that can go wide enough to shoot an entire car at close range or a large group of people, as well as pull in a car or person at a distance. I had bought the Tamron 28-300 zoom first, but found the 28 mm focal length (at the APS-C format) isn't wide enough for group and whole car shots. This lens works well for that. I also like that it's relatively small and lightweight, so it's easy to travel with. I have no complaints about the optics or clarity of the photos. The downside Tamron's autofocus motor. It's noisier and coarser than a Canon, which can be a bit awkward in quiet situations (like a wedding). It also tends to "hunt" for focus more than a Canon lens does. My Tamron 28-300 is the same way. But for the price, it's a good value for a wide-range lens.Read full review

Tamron Does It Again! As an old 35mm SLR guy, I've used many camera bodies and lenses over the years. My trusty Canon EF and Tamron lenses have served me well (and saved a lot of money compared to Canon lenses). Technology marches on, film and paper is expensive and hard to find, and the image quality of the digital world has improved greatly. I'm very impressed with the small size, light weight, and zoom range of this lens. Most surprising is the lack of barrel distortion and chromatic aberration in a (28 mm equiv.) wide angle lens -- and it is also a (300 mm equiv.) telephoto. Tamron's high electrical/mechanical/optical quality, smooth operation, and reasonable pricing practices are in full force. The auto-focus is fast enough, but easily confused (a common problem), as with all the lenses I've used on my Canon T4i (so it is probably the camera, not this lens).Read full review