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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
5 Stars
25
4 Stars
23
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
4
1 Star
0
83%of customers recommend this product.
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44 out of
53)
Customer Reviews for Canon - EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Standard Zoom Lens - Black
Customer Rating
4
good for vacations
on March 29, 2011
Posted by: RXTravel
from Boston, MA
This is a good lense to have while on a vacation when you do not want to mess around with changing lenses. The images can be a little soft but you get what you paid for and for the price you really cannot complain. The major issue would be the slow auto-focus on this model. I would like to see this lense with USM, current auto focus is very slow and inaccurate.
Pros: Superior build quality
Cons: Slow auto-focus, Semi-sharp images
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
Nice Lens for a Beginner
on June 7, 2009
Posted by: Wizard
from Viera, Florida
The lens came with a 50D kit that I bought as an upgrade from an XTi with a 17-85mm. While the previous lens was an excellent lens, I was often disappointed with the lack of reach. The 18-200 works very well for close ups as well as mid range but lacks a little quality for the distant photos that don't seem to be quite as sharp as expected. As I gain more digital experience, I may think about trading up to an L lens.
Pros: Superior build quality, Fast auto-focus
Cons: Semi-sharp images
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Does a Nice Job
on January 30, 2015
Posted by: Retired User
from Colorado
I haven't used this lens much, but so far I have been very pleased with it. It seems a little heavy, but I need just a single lens to carry on travels. So far I have nothing bad to say about the lens.
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Customer Rating
4
Good all around len
on April 20, 2013
Posted by: Brian
from Tampa, FL
I am pleased with the len to an extent. It is a heavy lens and the weight causes it to slide by itself. Auto focus is slow and inaccurate at times. Its nice to have so you do not have to keep changing lens. However, already looking for a new len to replace this one
Cons: Slow auto-focus, heavy
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
Lens lock
on August 22, 2011
Posted by: Larry
from Melbourne, Florida
This is a nice lens but the locking mechanism for zoom is fragile. Mechanism will soon wear out and this will make it impossible to keep the lens in the retracted position while carrying the camera from place to place.
Pros: Super-sharp images
Cons: Poor build quality
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting usa.canon.com
Customer Rating
4
decent all-in-one, when it's working
on October 11, 2010
Posted by: rebel xsi shooter
from Norfolk, VA
i use this as my standard lens because it works well in just about any situation but the lens has locked up on me twice and had to be repaired.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting usa.canon.com
Customer Rating
5
Professional allrounder
on June 23, 2013
Posted by: Architect
from Ottestad, Norway
This is a good lens for my general use as a professional architect. The weight gives balance to steady freehand shots. Substantial lens creep is the only drawback as there is not allways a time for using the lock.
Pros: Fast auto-focus, Superior build quality, Super-sharp images
Cons: lens creep
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
Lens might be faulty
on December 24, 2008
Posted by: roundkat
I bought this as a package with my 50D.
The issue is when the lens is extended just a little
and I am shooting something below me the lens
extends fully.. so I have to hold the lens from
extending..
It must be defective..
The issue is when the lens is extended just a little
and I am shooting something below me the lens
extends fully.. so I have to hold the lens from
extending..
It must be defective..
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting usa.canon.com