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I have this lens for several years and this is my primary lens on my Canon Rebel SL1. Another lens I use is the EF-S 24mm "Pancake". Both lenses are awesome. The "Pancake" works on small Rebel SL1 as they belong to each other. The EF-S 18-200 look huge an bulky on SL1. It is heavy and even has a mechanical lock switch to lock the lens. Otherwise it will extend itself under its own weight if you tilt the camera down. Makes me laugh.
For years I am trying to find an alternative. Lighter and with similar performance. No luck. Simply because this EF-S 18-200 lens does the job right.
I would recommend this lens if you don't mind the weight, but need a good quality and not carry a whole lens collection with you. It works well on special trips and events.
It look very fragile.
If you do get this lens, make sure you also get the "EF-S 24mm "pancake" lens to make you camera compact when needed!

Another recommendation - do not get rid on your EF-S 18-55mm kit lens!

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Love the lens

on December 19, 2018

Posted by: Stieg

from Cheektowaga NY

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Used it when on a Mediterranean cruise. It was so much better then having to change lens. I would recommend

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replacement

on January 2, 2019

Posted by: Kathi

from MA

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I purchased this telephoto lens to downsize from 2 lenses to one--I didn't like changing lenses before on the fly and missing shots! This lens does it all--I love it!

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Awesome lens

on March 1, 2019

Posted by: Steve

from Illinois

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For the price, it’s fantastic! It’s a little heavy but not very noticeable.

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Excellent Lens

on July 12, 2019

Posted by: Fitzi625

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Perfect lens for my Canon camera. It was worth the investment.

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Great for traveling, you have various lenses in 1

on September 21, 2019

Posted by: Carla

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The quality is good and it’s easy to use. It’s a little heavy but that’s normal...
it works really well

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The only lens you really need.

on October 18, 2019

Posted by: Vette0646

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I have had my Canon DSL camera for 5 years, it came with two different lens. I was constantly having to change the lens several times a day when we were on our trips. You almost had to guess which one you needed for the particular shots and a lot of the time I needed the other lens. I purchased my new lens - it is perfect (18 to 200 telephoto).I don't need to ever change lenses again

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