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Canon EF-S 18~200mm f/3.5~5.6 IS Standard Zoom Lens: An ideal lens for everyday use, this versatile lens can capture a gorgeous sunset to a spectacular fireworks show. This zoom lens suppresses chromatic aberrations while retaining true colors. And with the image stabilization to help reduce motion blur, you get extremely sharp pictures.
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4
Great vacation lens!
on May 23, 2012
Posted by: RaleighRed
from Raleigh, NC
Purchased this lens just before going on a WDW vacation, to attach to my Canon T3i w/ BG-E8 battery grip. It came in handy during all the character meals-- especially when shooting larger groups, the 18mm zoom came in handy!
The PhotoPass photographers found it easy enough to use, as evident by the perfectly cropped pics they shot of my family of four.
Haven't noticed any motor noise when using in movie mode, but then again my previous Rebel XSi couldn't shoot video. Was able to shoot a nice movie mode video on the Dumbo ride w/o any issues.
Fireworks shots came in clear, as I was able to shoot at 18mm on a monopod.
I was able to get some pretty nice closeup details of flowers and butterflies during the Flower & Garden Festival in EPCOT. It's not a true macro lens, but not bad.
My only complaint? The lens tends to creep all the way to 200mm when pointing downward--unless the lens is locked down. (I had the lens hood and 72mm filter on, but still, it'd be nice if it didn't creep.)
Overall, it made taking 2000+ photos and 20+ videos a breeze for a week's stay in Orlando! (Knowing my next lens is the Canon L-series 70-200mm f/4, I would've given this Canon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 all 5s, but I reserve that rating for the new lens.)
What's great about it: no need to change lenses
What's not so great: lens creep when not locked
I would recommend this to a friend!
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