Tamron's stabilised 11x travel superzoom for Nikon APS-C — VC, built-in motor, 27-300mm equivalent.
The Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC (model B018) is an APS-C all-in-one travel zoom for Nikon F-mount bodies, covering a 27-300mm full-frame equivalent range with VC (Vibration Compensation) built in. The Di II designation confirms APS-C-only image circle. At 400g it is compact for an 11.1x zoom with VC. The VC mechanism extends handheld telephoto capability at the 200mm end. Available in Canon EF-S and Nikon F versions.
The optical design uses 16 elements in 14 groups. Seven circular aperture blades. The 62mm filter thread is a common APS-C zoom size. At 400g the lens is compact for its zoom range. Minimum focus distance of approximately 0.49m at the telephoto end. VC provides handheld stability. Variable aperture from f/3.5 at 18mm to f/6.3 at 200mm. Di II confirms APS-C-only image circle.
The 27-300mm equivalent in a 400g lens with VC is the practical travel case for the Tamron B018: a single lightweight lens covering the full practical range without the weight of the system kit zooms. VC extends handheld capability at 200mm for casual outdoor events. The Di II APS-C formula keeps weight down compared to a full-frame equivalent. The f/6.3 at 200mm is slow for indoor or low-light telephoto use.
On the used market the Tamron 18-200mm Di II VC is affordable as an APS-C travel zoom. Condition checks: VC engagement, zoom ring smoothness, and front element for marks. Confirm the mount version — Canon EF-S and Nikon F are both available. Compatible with APS-C bodies in the specified mount; DX image circle activates crop mode on FX Nikon bodies.