EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS

18-200mm
f/3.5
Zoom
Stabilized
595 g
Min focus 0.45 m

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Quick answer

A superzoom for Canon APS-C cameras covering wide angle to long telephoto in one lens. It has image stabilization and a micro-motor focus drive.

Pros

Very wide zoom range
Image stabilization
One-lens convenience

Cons

Variable aperture
Softer than shorter zooms
Slower focus than USM lenses

Verdict

Convenient, but you trade image quality for range. The 18-135mm is a better balance for many users.

About this lens

The Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS is an APS-C superzoom lens covering 18-200mm at f/3.5-5.6 for Canon EF-S mount cameras, with Image Stabilizer. A versatile walk-around zoom with image stabilization for Canon APS-C cameras.

Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS specifications

Brand: Canon
Mount: Canon EF-S
Focal length: 18-200mm
Maximum aperture: f/3.5
Lens type: Zoom
Format coverage: aps-c
Released: 2008
Optical construction: 16 elements in 12 groups
Aperture blades: 6
Image stabilization: Yes
Minimum focus distance: 0.45 m
Maximum magnification: 0.24x
Filter thread: 72 mm
Weight: 595 g
Length: 102 mm
Diameter: 78.6 mm

Specification source: global.canon

What can you shoot with the Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS?

Travel
Single-lens use
Casual photography

Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.

Full-frame equivalent and field of view

Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.

Sensor	Crop	Equivalent	Horizontal FOV	Diagonal FOV
APS-C	1.6x	29–320mm	6.4–64°	7.7–73.8°

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Frequently asked questions

Does the Canon EF-S 18-200mm have image stabilization?

Yes, it has optical IS, which helps compensate for the narrow aperture and long reach at the telephoto end.

Can the Canon EF-S 18-200mm be used on a full-frame camera?

Not on full-frame DSLRs. EF-S lenses are made for APS-C and the rear element would hit the mirror. On a full-frame EOS R body with the EF-RF adapter it works, but the camera crops the image to APS-C size.