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Canon - EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Standard Zoom Lens - Black
Average Customer Rating:
4.2
Rating breakdown 57 reviews
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4 Stars
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83%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Canon - EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Standard Zoom Lens - Black
Customer Rating
4
Good all-around lens
on August 17, 2011
Posted by: bouldy
from Boulder, CO
I've taken many amazing pics with this lens and others not so much. The auto focus is spot on about 95% of the time, but at other times I switch to manual just to make sure. Auto focus is very quick and works well with rapid fire shots. I have no complaints about the image quality.
The lens is pretty heavy and large, but if I'm only taking one lens with me it has to be this one. It is very shock resistant. I'm a mountaineer and have taken this up many peaks while banging it against rocks (on accident of course). The picture quality has not suffered in the least. Excellent lens for anyone who wants to own just one.
Pros: Fast auto-focus, Super-sharp images, sturdy
Cons: heavy, bulky
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
Really
on March 17, 2011
Posted by: Bebba
I recently purchased this lens and I absolutely love it! I am an advanced amateur photographer and I really love travel and I travel alot. This lens fulfilled all my needs for everyday use and for all purposes (mostly street photography & portraits). Honestly, it performs much better than I expected and I would definitely recommend it for anyone who wants an all-purposes lens and who loves travel. This lens also features an awesome focal length range. I only wish it had USM and was lighter (it's kinda heavy).
Pros: Superior build quality, Super-sharp images, perfect zoom, is
Cons: needs usm, heavy
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Great Perchase
on March 7, 2014
Posted by: M.J.
from Tampa, FL
This lens has become my favorite to use. I use it for a bit of everything from landscape to weddings and everything in between. though I dislike the fact that the lens will not stay at the zoom I am at if I tip the camera forward even slightly.
Pros: great quality, fast auto focus, sharp images
Cons: heavy, lens creep
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: shaker
from wisconsin
Verified Purchase:Yes
Very easy to use and quality product. I highly recommend this lens.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
My Travel Companion Lens!
on May 29, 2020
Posted by: Bill4432
from Camden, Tn
I purchased over 5 yrs. ago never had any issues takes Great Shots, never have to fumble around with different lenses especially when traveling. Never miss any shots due to the fact that my handy travel companion is always ready. When compared to having to carry 2 or more lenses on a trip it save space and weight.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Great Lens!
on December 2, 2008
Posted by: YoungAtHeart
from Alabama
I got this lens when I upgraded to the 50D camera. I really didn't want another lens since I already have 6 ranging from a 10mm to a 400mm but since it came with the camera I decided to give it a try. In the 6 weeks that I have had this lens I have used it more than all my other lens put together! I find myself reaching for this lens instead of my other "specialty lens" when I'm going on a shoot because of it's wide range and the fantastic quality of the images I get. My only regret is that I didn't get this lens sooner!
Pros: Super-sharp images
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
My most used lens
on April 8, 2010
Posted by: evanger371
from Central New Jersey
I have been using this lens over a year now and it has an intimate relationship with my XSi (soon to be T2i).
At 18-30mm this lens is extremely useful for crowded places and where space is tight. At 50-80mm It has resulted in some of the best people pics I've taken and is also great for architecture, landscape and local critters. And for those times (think zoo, outdoor parties, beyond fences & walls) the 200mm reaches places that I cannot actually touch. The stabilization is a fantastic feature for these long shots as well and when coupled with a 1.4x teleconverter you've got even more capabilities.
Given the resolution of most of the EOS line, cropping the image after the fact can result in some really dramatic pictures.
The lens does have a tendency to walk (move by itself) when tilted at more than a 30-45 degree angle. If you are hand-holding your camera then this is less of an issue. However, if you are using a tripod and shooting up (birds, two-row panoramas, moon) or down with a remote shutter release or the timer then you'll need to be more mindful.
Like I said at the beginning, this is the lens that spends most of the time on my camera. It is what I had hoped for when I bought it and it has fulfilled it's promise of versatility, quality, and all-around value.
Pros: Fast auto-focus, versatility, range (short & wide)
Cons: lens walk
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
Good at everything, but not great at any one thing
on February 12, 2011
Posted by: Dj
from Star, Idaho
When looking at the Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Standard Zoom Lens you see a lens that does a pretty good job at a lot of things, but is not perfect at any of them. It has a very nice zoom range, its wide angle ability is respectable, and its macro ability is adequate. All in all this lens does it all well and is the ideal first lens for any photographer. Then if you require a more task specific lens you may pursue at a later date.
The AF is fairly fast, but a tad noisy. (it's not a USM motor, hence the noise) It handles low-light focusing well and the image stabilizer is very good. The lens lock ensures the lens won't be sliding down as it's slung over your shoulder provided you remember to lock it.
All in all this is the ideal first lens for anyone. It works very well across the spectrum without any real problems.
Pros: Superior build quality, great zoom range
I would recommend this to a friend!
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