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Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS : Specifications and Opinions



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avatarsenior
sent on 30 Giugno 2021

Pros: Focal excursion, Stabilization, fast and quiet AF, compactness at 18mm.

Cons: Maybe the weight, the lampshop I had to buy aside, sins of ta sharpness at all focal points (but just close half stop, better than 1 stop), tendency to pump some grains of dust between the lenses

Opinion: I read generally negative comments about this objective, or, at any case, comments that do not do him the right honor. I don't want to say that this lens is just a blade, but it still offers good image quality between f.8 and f. 11 to all focal points and, starting from f. 5.6, already from 18mm to 30mm. It is robust, relatively light, compact at 18 mm., handy, with an excellent stabilizer and a very fast and quiet AF. Ideal travel companion on APS-C SLRs, I found it good for both landscapes and portrait and also for street. I photographed trains running at 150 km/h churning out sharp, well-on-focus and well-"frozen" images even at 1600 ISO. The only flaw in the specimen I have in my kit is that, over time and with use, the zoom ring has hardened a bit in the intermediate focal points (between 80 and 135 mm) compared to other excursions (between 18 and 80mm the ring is fluid as well as between 135 and 200mm) to the detriment of the feeling of fluidity and that some tiny grain of dust has been sucked between the lenses irrelevant to the optical yield. For me he was an excellent companion for travel and excursions and I found it useful, if not indispensable, in those disengaged ceremonies such as exhibitions, events, trips, for souvenir photos and beyond; the fact that you do not have to change objectives when you do not have the time or when the footprint and weight of the corresponding fixes would be felt.

user78182
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sent on 11 Ottobre 2017

Pros: Good construction and compactness, versatile focal hike, excellent stabilizer, fast AF. Sharpness: Considering the use for which this zoom has been designed, its yield is not disparable.

Cons: Excessive distortion at 18 mm., Lens hood missing.

Opinion: Bought the Canon EF-S 18-200 IS and found its strengths and weaknesses, trying to optimize its optical performance, I came, after several tests, to make the settings mentioned below, thanks to which I obtained visible improvements. Through the Camera menu I entered the program "photo style", selecting "Auto" (or "Standard", if the camera is lacking) and changing the sharpness to + 5 and contrast to + 1. I then activated "Highlight Tone Priority" to increase the latitude of laying and get a greater three-dimensional effect of the images. In addition, using the "center Weighted average light measurement", I tried to use the optics, as far as possible, with diaphragms from F/5.6 to F/9. Finally, I eliminated the UV filter that caused a slight drop in global sharpness, using, of course, the lens hood for both the protection of the front and to block unwanted internal reflexes.

avatarjunior
sent on 18 Novembre 2015

Pros: Comfortable, solid construction, stabilized

Cons: perhaps in a bit heavy, but acceptable

Opinion: They are a beginner, and I was undecided as "evolve" from 18-55 of the basic kit. I then 50ino fixed, then 17-85, and then I moved to 18-200 that basically I never dismantled more, because it offers a priceless versatility, and an excellent performance at all focal lengths, at least for my amateur .rnsi located in used between 250 and 300 euro (October 2015), good advice to check the wear of the ring and a locking device, but it is well-made, solid and affidabile.rnrn

avatarsenior
sent on 11 Settembre 2015

Pros: Comfortable, well done, good stabilizer.

Cons: Image quality from mediocre to poor.

Opinion: First lens of reflex, as it should be. To understand: if you come from a bridge or a compact and scare you often have to change objective, or do not know that you'll be using focal, it is the solution for you. Great for learning. The factor "travel light" for me is a false problem, however there tired soon. Very soft at room temperature, improves between f / 9 and f / 11 to focal intermediate. The zoom is unusable for me is so bad quality, I find it frustrating that more than 150 mm. returns only ever images "mixed", with any opening. I do not exclude that this is my original, particularly botched. In terms of construction is done well, it is solid and does not come so much dust. Convenient the push-button to lock the extension, which prevents the elongation of the barrel with the machine shoulder. Ugly bokeh, woody. Pitch dark, if you can raise the ISO on your camera so you will often get into trouble, even if the stabilizer does its job well. AF decognawed. Objective certainly very practical, but recommended just to start, used to buy no more than 250 euro.

avatarjunior
sent on 29 Aprile 2015

Pros: building

Cons: sharpness price

Opinion: It is worth taking a camera and use it with a 18 200? I say no, better to use a compact. However if you want to force a comprar obiettiov travel much better than the canon 18 135 a bit 'more clear at the expense of the slight decrease in focal length but can be used in almost all focal although light years away from the nitidità tamron 17 50 smooth. And 'one of the objectives the worst I've ever bought, resold immediately.

avatarsupporter
sent on 23 Aprile 2015

Pros: Zoom range, IS

Cons: Coupling to lock sliding lens, lens hood lack, brightness

Opinion: Goal that use 90% on my 70D, I find "honest" about the quality of the photos. It 'a handyman, so normal that there are trade-offs with respect to objectives gamma.rnApprezzo very top of the stabilizer that performs its function effectively even at maximum brightness estensione.rnrnSul front, pay a bit' in low light conditions and on focal thrusts, forcing you to compensate by increasing ISO or shutter speed. rnrnIl mechanism focal elongation is very soft and with the machine shoulder rest position stretches alone; This has obliged to add a lock button which is very uncomfortable. I think as Canon could have done more, especially in comparison to another lens that I use, the Tamron 70-300, where the extension system is very focal migliore.rnrnPer finish, but it's a classic for IS lenses, missing hood and I think this is a gap that should be colmato.rn

avatarjunior
sent on 03 Febbraio 2015

Pros: Weight, zoom range.

Cons: It 'a handyman, so you know in advance what is to be expected.

Opinion: Bought new 350 € with a Canon lens hood is not, I must say that he pulled out of the picture too beautiful for me was not just a paperweight as many claim ... resold to 350 € after 6 months to pass the 70-200 F /4...Se you need a lens to travel in my opinion is not male.rnLa focus is not slow to be that it is not the IS USM and does his duty. Comodo blocking the minimum focal.

avatarjunior
sent on 29 Agosto 2014

Pros: wide focal length range, excellent IS, quiet and fast AF

Cons: no hood

Opinion: used in two moments of 60D; shots and mounted filmati.rnObiettivo to leave forever! covers focal lengths are used for travel and reportage photo that is always up and video.rnAF IS sorprendente.rnCon Magic Lanter v2.3 (firmware for Canon EOS) can effectively compensate colorimetry optics, making it almost an "L "rnInoltre a TA you can get a decent depth from 18mm.rnHo also noted that the polarizer enhances the detail.

avatarjunior
sent on 25 Giugno 2014

Pros: remarkable focal range, sharpness in the center at all focal lengths, construction, reliability and speed AF, great stabilizer

Cons: weight, distortion at 18mm, nothing provided

Opinion: I l 'I bought used at 230 € and I have to say that for that amount it I was extremely pleased! RnIntendiamoci, is a superzoom, so ideal for quick photos, holidays with the family, but at the same time can also be used for something more creative, given that 'such a wide focal length range allows you to get good at fuzzy focal massime.rnLa image quality in my opinion is very good, I zoomed in images is often in both 18 mm to 200 mm and I noticed an unexpected sharpness, especially in the center, obvious that close to 18 mm better than one stop, as well as 200, for best results, but even at full aperture the guy knows how to tell her, of course, compared with other kit zoom or super zoom! RNLA optical stabilization is nothing short of amazing, I took pictures at 200m (320mm equivalent) freehand to 1/50 and came sharp! GNI 'AF is fast and quiet, despite being of the older generation do not silenziosa.rnI colors are good, as well as the contrast foto.rnI difects of this superzoom are the main weight (my poor reflex always travels with his head down), the lack of equipment (hood and housing in particular), the distortion generated at 18 mm, and the low light (although 5.6 200 mm is not bad considering that the kit has the same dark at 55mm) rnrnLo used to recommend 250/300 €, a new € 400 seems a bit 'Tantini with 500 € you will find some good used 70 200 2.8 and if I were to invest the kind of money I would invest on those ...

user47418
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sent on 19 Giugno 2014

Pros: Extended zoom range, good optical performance, versatility, good AF and excellent stabilizer, good construction and compactness, reliability.

Cons: Distortion at wide angles, lens hood is not provided.

Opinion: Purchased zooming in question for its versatility, compactness and maneuverability, noticed its qualitative limits due to considerable zoom range, I have improved its optical performance by increasing, through the menu 'Camera, sharpness and contrast, thereby obtaining a visible image enhancement.

avatarjunior
sent on 17 Febbraio 2014

Pros: Is used at a good price, versatile, and very fast AF d fairly quiet and stabilization makes it very well.

Cons: Little precision focus, size, and filters very expensive.

Opinion: It was my first lens and I have to say that very good results, as slow travel and very good and versatile ago panoramas modest 200mm and 200mm zoom.A good enough to be good advice as optical sfocati.O portraits and travel far versatile.rnIo use it on a canon eos 450d and I have to say that many times is a bit 'heavy if you are behind but does not compromise versatility, also as I said the AF compared to 18-55 and very fast and rather quiet. rnSpero my review will be of help.

avatarjunior
sent on 29 Dicembre 2013

Pros: accessible as price, lightweight, onesto.soprattutto not you feel faint.

Cons: dim

Opinion: Convenient for travel, I can not find, for my needs, defects, chromatic aberration, and clarity of the image. Consiglio.Esiste I definitely better, but at what price! On the other hand when you travel is ideal. Great, for me, in portraits, landscapes where I see no valid aberrations sorta.Personalmente I find it a good choice.

avatarsenior
sent on 29 Dicembre 2012

Pros: Focal range, stabilizer

Cons: Image quality low, blunt, non-illuminated, AC, not too balanced, lens hood not included

Opinion: I have had several occasions to try this super zoom because, going on vacation with a friend who owns it, I wanted to evaluate its performance in different situations scatto.rnIniziamo to say that the only advantage I found in use is the range focal length: have a perspective that goes from 18 to 200 in just is like a blast from the past the compact! I think it can be defined very general perspective for those who have no particular interest (not a true wide nor a true tele) for people who are out to photograph without a subject, and without wanting to bring with you to change lenses. At the end I can say that the image quality is decent from f / 8 to f/11, for a superzoom was not expecting much altro.rnIn conclusion the only reason why I could never use is to have a view with which do site inspections and ideas of photographs from then revise and redo with best optical performance and more!

avatarsenior
sent on 19 Febbraio 2012

Pros: lightness range of focal lengths, IS

Cons: chromatic aberration and distortion in the corners, a little light, lens hood is not standard

Opinion: The Canon 18-200 is a focal interesting perspective that goes from wide to telephoto with a round of nut. It 'a lightweight but not very bright to get the most you have to close some of the aperture stop. If the center of the image is good, the corners are noticed chromatic aberration and distortion. The IS is good and can compensate 2-3 stop vibrations. The hood is not sold as standard. In conclusion, I can say that it is an honest superzoom travel very versatile.








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