Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Review
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The Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens is a solid and versatile option for those who want a convenient all-in-one zoom lens. It has good autofocus and image stabilization, and it's suitable for video making. The sharpness is average and the picture quality is decent across different focal lengths.
The Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens is a solid and versatile option for those who want a convenient all-in-one zoom lens. It has good autofocus and image stabilization, and it's suitable for video making.
Pros
- Good autofocus
- Nice bokeh
- Suitable for video making
Cons
- Major barrel distortion at 18mm
- Decent picture quality
- Some chromatic aberration
The lens offers average sharpness and decent picture quality across different focal lengths. One drawback is the major barrel distortion at 18mm, but zooming in at 24mm resolves this issue.
The Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens is a solid and versatile option for those who want a convenient all-in-one zoom lens. It performs well in terms of autofocus and image stabilization, making it suitable for video making. The lens offers average sharpness and decent picture quality across different focal lengths. One drawback is the major barrel distortion at 18mm, but zooming in at 24mm resolves this issue. Additionally, the lens has a good macro feature, allowing for close-up shots with fairly good picture quality and some chromatic aberration. Despite these limitations, the lens provides a surprisingly nice bokeh and good sharpness, especially when zoomed in to 200mm. Overall, it's a better super zoom lens than most, and it would satisfy the needs of those looking for convenience and versatility in a lens, but not those who prioritize high picture quality and wide apertures.
Despite its limitations, the Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens provides a surprisingly nice bokeh and good sharpness, especially when zoomed in to 200mm.
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