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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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Customer Reviews for Canon - EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Standard Zoom Lens - Black
Customer Rating
4
Love the lens, hate the creep
on November 11, 2012
Posted by: Kay
This is a great walkaround lens. It takes suitably clear and sharp photos and can go from sem-wide angle to a good zoom quickly with quick focus. So I like the lens. What I don't like is the lens creep. I've put up with it because I don't have the warranty card (don't know if I EVER had one!). Don't know what lens creep is? You know how you walk around taking shots, with the camera over your shoulder, and the lens creeps out to its max zoom if you don't have it on lock? Or, using the Canon 60D with its vari-angle LCD monitor that you can twist around so you can focus on your target while holding your camera up over the target - but you can't do that because the lens creeps down to full zoom when you want it to stay at 50mm? I've read this on other reviews so have sort of let it go. I have an EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM that I've never had this problem with. Trouble is, Canon doesn't have any other lenses with this versatility other than the 18-200 that I'm complaining about now. So wake up, Canon! If you can do a superb EF 70-300mm, why not do a superb EF 18-100mm?
Pros: Fast auto-focus, versatility to the max
Cons: Poor build quality, lens creep
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
Good Lens with Average Sharpness
on August 15, 2017
Posted by: DrNSHAW
from Elbert County, CO, United States
I got this as a kit lens with my 60D. On an APS C body, 18mm is about 29mm (28.8) and 200mm is 320mm equivalent (mm x 1.6 crop factor) so the range is equivalent to Canon's 28-300mm for full frame bodies. Unlike others who see this as their primary lens, I mostly use my Sigma 100-500mm (birds, deer, etc.), my Canon 100mm Macro (for tiny things), or my Sigma 18-35mm Art lens (which is my 29-56mm). I have two others in addition to my Canon 18-200mm.
The lens is a good lens for the range it has and, thus, it is an excellent all-around lens. It is light and the lock mechanism works well but can be overridden easily. IS is super - it's quick and gives 2-3 stops. I say 2-3 because I'm an old guy and my hands are not that steady. You can see the image stabilize as soon as you depress the fire button. Now the bad - image quality. Do not use this lens with any filter - quality drops significantly. I have several lenses but my sharpest are my Sigma 18-35mm Art and my Canon 100mm f/2.8 macro. In numerous tests with all my lenses, with or without a B+W filter, quality degradation is not noticeable but with the 18-200mm, image quality drops significantly. So I do not use a filter, ever, with this lens. That means no polarizer which I like.
f/3.5 is not fast and indoor shots do require a tripod or flash.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Excellent Lens
on February 9, 2016
Posted by: JohnHW
from Gautier, MS, United States
My wife gave me this lens for Christmas 5 yrs ago to go with my recently purchased Rebel t2i. Since receiving this lens I rarely use any other lens. I shoot indoors and outdoor. Landscapes and people; stills and action. I love this lens. I am planning on purchasing a 7D and will carry this lens with me. I wish Canon would continue to make this 18-200 or 18-300 range lens in an up graded lens, fixing the lens creep.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
All rounder
on January 16, 2012
Posted by: Iron
An amazing choice for an all purpose lens. This was my first lens along with the 60D model, and I found it to be very versatile and took all kinds of photos. Being a nature lover, I also enjoyed taking wide angle sharp images, without having to spend that much for an L series. Overall, its a good lens for general use, and it has a good zoom @ 200mm. The images are of good quality, I would recommend it for beginners till advanced amateurs level.
Pros: wide angle is good, good quality image, acceptable zoom level, great for beginners
Cons: lens needs to be locked when not in use, focus can be tricky at times
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
superb value , maximum coverage
on July 29, 2014
Posted by: ecar
from Portland Oregon
My first DSLR was the Canon kit which included the 60D w/ the 18-200 Lens. I still own the lens, but not the camera.
I've read all of the reviews, and would like to say that the cons on this lens are not a big deal, and easy to live with, considering what this lens does, especially for the money!!
And YES, if you take care of your things, it makes all the difference in the world. This lens may not take the abuse that other more expensive lenses do.
And YES, if you take care of your things, it makes all the difference in the world. This lens may not take the abuse that other more expensive lenses do.
I don't consider this lens a poor build at all, it's just not an "L" lens, which causes some to rate it down. I now use it on my 7d and love it.
I also own a 5d mrk III.
The lenses I own are: (all Canon)
EF-S 15-85 / 18-135 / 18-200
EF "L" 16-35 @ F-2.8
"L" 24-70 @ F-2.8
"L" 24-105 @ F-4
EF-S 15-85 / 18-135 / 18-200
EF "L" 16-35 @ F-2.8
"L" 24-70 @ F-2.8
"L" 24-105 @ F-4
Pros: Fast auto-focus, Superior build quality, Super-sharp images
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
Great Zoom Lens
on November 11, 2013
Posted by: Shutterbug
from Arkansas
Bought this lens with a 60D camera 18 months ago. Wanted something that would work for most shooting situations. Do not like switching lenses. This is a great lens for anyone that wants to use just one lens to shoot in almost every situation they encounter. Has worked out great. Have taken over 2000 pictures so far. Could not be more satisfied. Yes the lens does creep. Yes it is a little heavy. So far these have not been major problems. Would recommend this for anyone who wants to take great photos.
Pros: Fast auto-focus, Superior build quality, Super-sharp images
Cons: heavy
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Excellent walkaround lens
on May 27, 2009
Posted by: JTIII in Houston
from Houston, Texas
Excellent lens for everyday purposes. Only lens I took on a recent trip-great versatility, excellent close-ups and great landscapes. Many compliments on photos.
Pros: Super-sharp images, Superior build quality, Fast auto-focus
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
Very convenient lens
on October 13, 2012
Posted by: Maryland Canon
I bought this lens after having been to Mt. Rainier and been frustrated by having to switch back and forth constantly between the two kit lenses (18-55 and 55-250). It might be a little less sharp than those two lenses, but it's good and convenient. The 18-200 lens is the one that will be on my camera 90 percent of the time.
Pros: convenient, takes good pictures
I would recommend this to a friend!
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