If you are the happy owner of a Canon SLR camera, then you probably have thoughts about purchasing additional optics. Of course, it is easier for an amateur to get a universal model that is suitable for both everyday shooting and travel. One of the best options is the Canon 18-200 EF-S. In addition, it is quite common, you can find it in almost any store.
But this item, however, like any lens, has both advantages and disadvantages. Let's look at the positive, neutral and negative sides. Then, towards the end of the article, you will read some recommendations.
Who the lens is for
The Canon 18-200 lens is designed for versatile shooting, meaning it can be used in a variety of applications:
- travel, excursions;
- holidays and banquets;
- portrait shooting;
- "photo hunting" (shooting animals, birds, vehicles);
- reportage and so on.
We can say that this lens is suitable for almost everyone who wants to get high-quality pictures not only for memory, butand for media, websites, presentations.
The model mentioned here has a "zoom", which means "shooting at a wide range of focal lengths." This means that thanks to such a lens, the camera can zoom in or out. The photographer does not need to approach or move away from the subject to fully capture the frame.
Dignity of the model
It's worth getting to know the Canon 18-200 better. Reviews about it are mostly positive. Indeed, the lens has the following advantages:
- quick shot;
- images come out clear;
- you can adjust the sharpness manually or automatically;
- wide range of focal lengths available;
- any shooting genre is possible.
Thus, we can sum up that the quality of the photos does not fail. But for each of us the result is important. Therefore, a beginner can safely purchase this particular option.
As for the price, it is inferior to other universal models in terms of cost. Therefore, this lens belongs to the budget options.
Technological deficiencies
Although the quality of the images is quite good, the price is adequate, there are some drawbacks.
It is better to take them into account so that later you do not have to regret buying a Canon 18-200. In principle, the remarks are not critical, but may spoil the overall impression for some amateur photographers:
- When shooting, the "trunk" of the lens often leaves,especially when shooting at medium focal lengths. At 18 mm and 200 mm, the lens is well fixed.
- Chromatic aberration may occur in some shooting modes, resulting in reduced picture quality. At the same time, such a drawback has to be corrected in Photoshop.
- At extreme focal lengths, the image is blurred, noise appears and sharpness decreases. Users note that focal lengths of 18-25mm and 150-200mm are useless, they can be considered non-working.
- The lens is unsuitable for macro photography, since it makes no sense to photograph an object at a distance closer than 45 cm.
- Canon 18-200 lens, unfortunately, can become clogged with dust from the inside after a short period of use.
- Weight of the model is 600g and lens diameter is 72mm. Of course, not everyone will like this size and heavy weight.
Those who care about the quality of their pictures usually don't get in the way.
Neutral sides
As you know, any product can have both advantages and disadvantages. But there are also neutral reviews. The Canon 18-200 lens has the following specifications:
- Normal aperture f/3, 5-5, 6. This means that shooting is recommended during the daytime, indoors with good lighting. With proper camera settings, you can get good pictures even at dusk.
- The quality of the images themselves is quite excellent, but provided that the photographer is good at this skill. It is desirable under certain conditions (for example, in poor lighting conditions) to installtripod.
- The price of the model is average compared to analogues. But it is better to take the "native" lens to the camera.
As you know, nothing is perfect. Therefore, you can safely purchase a model that will replace several “narrow-profile” lenses at once.
Recommendations for beginners
When buying a SLR camera, do not rush to immediately buy individual lenses for specific cases. The fact is that for equipment you will have to buy a large roomy backpack, and the weight of all equipment will be quite large. In addition, the total cash outlay will be colossal.
Better get a Canon 18-200 lens and a couple of others that will completely replace it, such as telephoto and macro. Remember that excellent camera skills guarantee excellent image quality with any lens.
