Photographers searching for a compact zoom with a “ready-for-anything” range may have their answer in the E 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS. With a 27-300mm equivalent reach on APS-C cameras, this lens can capture the immensity of a mountain range or isolate a drop of rain on a flower with equal ease. Optical SteadyShot image stabilization keeps images sharp when working handheld or at slow shutter speeds. Five aspherical elements and one extra-low dispersion element reduce chromatic aberration and other distortions, and an internal focusing design provides fast and responsive autofocus performance.
Applications: With an equivalent focal length of a 27-300mm on APS-C cameras, this compact zoom can cover a wide range of subjects for photographers who want range without the bulk.
Perks |
Drawbacks |
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+ Expansive all-in-one zoom range |
- Only suitable for APS-C cameras and shooting modes |
Specs |
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| Focal Length | 18-200mm |
| 35mm Equivalent Focal Length | 27-300mm |
| Aperture Range | f/3.5-6.3 to f/22-40 |
| Optical Layout | 17 elements, 12 groups (5 aspherical elements, 1 extra-low dispersion elements) |
| Coating | Not specified |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | 11.8' / 30 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.35x |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
| Image Stabilization | Yes |
| Filter Size | 37mm |
| Dimensions | 3.0 x 3.9" / 76 x 99mm |
| Weight | 1.2 Ib / 524 g |
