18-200 any feedbackl?

[nachi_abrams]

Has anyone had any extensive use with the new Canon 18-200 lens? Would it make sense to get this lens to

partner the 5D MK11? Or is the 24-105L IS a better option in terms of image quality? I shoot mostly my grandkids,

portraits and an occasional wedding backup. Thanks.

[eric friedemann]

DPReview review:

 

 

http://www.dpreview.com/lensreviews/canon_18-200_3p5-5p6_is_c16/

 

 

"Would it make sense to get this lens to partner the 5D MK11(sic)?"

 

 

No, you'd get vignetting below about 22mm. If you want a -- to 200mm lens for a FF body, Canon's 28-200mm would be a better choice, and would cost $375, compared to $650 for the 18-200mm:

 

 

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/206435-USA/Canon_6470A006_Zoom_Wide_Angle_Telephoto_EF.html

 

 

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/582444-USA/Canon_2752B002_EF_S_18_200mm_f_3_5_5_6_IS.html

[tdigi]

I have seen some samples and they look pretty good. I would think it makes a decent travel lens. Here is a review from

Photozone. For what its worth I don't know how much stock I put in Photozones reviews. They rate the 10-22 pretty poorly

and I have hardly met anyone who does not like that lens.

 

http://www.photozone.de/canon-eos/400-canon_18200_3556is

[MarcelRomviel]

EF-S lenses don't fit on fullframe 5D, EF-S lenses are specially made for crop cameras like 450D/50D.

The 5DMKII will likely being sold with the EF- 24-105 F4 as a kit

[photodiscoveries]

-I received this lens a day before I left for three weeks in China. I had real concern about trying to carry

three or 4 lenses, yet wanted something with a fairly wide angle and a bit of reach. So, I took an untried lens

with me. I am very satisfied with my decision. It is a great travel lens. Shooting all of the mid range

produces excellent results, wide is better than I expected and at 200mm it is a bit soft, but OK. Will it shoot

as well as my 10-22 or the 24-105 or the 17-40 or the 70-200? Probably not, but then I wanted a single lens to

capture a travel experience, not something to put in a gallery. Many of the shots I have seen so far are

excellent. The IS allowed some very good photos at 1/10 second, some of the shots of the Great Wall shot at 18mm

as well as 200mm have exceeded my expectations. The focus was surprisingly fast and accurate...better than I

believed it would be. Disappointments? No lens hood, no protective sack. Both should have been included for a

lens of this price. I will keep this lens as a travel lens. It will not be my choice if I am shooting for

resale, or for my gallery work. Specifically for your question, I think the 24-105 (a great lens, which I also

have) is not quite wide enough for closeups of several kids, nor long enough to capture them in candid shots on the

playground. I think this is a great lens, especially for what you are looking to shoot.

[dmanthree]

Yikes! Foret vignetting on the 5DII, wouldn't the rear of the lens collide with the mirror? Isn't this an EF-S lens?

[keith reeder]

"Yikes! Forget vignetting on the 5DII, wouldn't the rear of the lens collide with the mirror? Isn't this an EF-S lens?"

 

Aye, it is, David - a no-go on the 5D Mk II for that very reason...

[eric friedemann]

Yes, the EF-S-lenses-not-mounting-on-FF-bodies-thing is an even better reason not to buy the 18-200mm for the 5DMII.

[tdigi]

For some people who do not care to go to full frame or just want a do it all travel lens, the 18-200 may be ok. Personally I

would suggest a 2 lens set up regardless of format.

[renatovm]

I agree with Eric Friedemann, the Canon 18-200mm it's better that Sigma 18-200mm but still not a lens for a professional look work. It's a lens to the one that only want to carry around a single lens for simple pics.