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Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

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Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Canon finally gives us a 10x zoom for the EF-S mount (T3i, 7D) cameras. With the newest generation, this 4-stop equivalent IS provides an excellent one-lens solution for vacation or walk-around shooting. The lens definitely has a bit of barrel distortion at the wide end, and while it has excellent center sharpness, it gets a bit soft around the edges. In other words, it’s what you might expect from a good 10x zoom.

Only Works With: Crop sensor cameras (T3i, 7D, etc…)

Roger’s take: Let’s face it; a superzoom is kind of like a moped: it’s practical, reliable transportation, and can be a lot of fun, but you feel a little embarrassed when a Harley pulls up next to you at a stop light. This is a practical, reliable and extremely convenient lens with pretty decent image quality. I take it on vacation with a T3i quite a bit for a one-lens, one-camera solution. Although, I then cringe when someone stands next to me with a 5DMkII and a 70-200 f/2.8 IS then looks over at me with that smug look. I try really hard not to say something stupid like “I left my 500 f/4 L at home this trip.”

Does Not Include: lens hood

Specs:

Filter Size
72mm (nonrotating front element)
Aperture
f3.5-22
Length
4”
Diameter
3.1”
Weight
1.3 lb
Hood
NONE
Minimum Focusing Distance
1.5 feet
Maximum Magnification
.24x
Angle of view: (crop frame)
7.5 to 74 degrees
Zoom method
Barrel Extending, nonrotating
Image Stabilization
4 stop, 2nd Generation, Auto Tripod Deactivating
Focusing System
Internal, FM-A switch, USM motor
Aperture Blades
6, curved, hexagonal aperture shape
Max Aperture@focal length
f/3.5<22mm; f/4@22-40mm; f/4.5@40-50mm; f/5@50-80mm; f/5.6@ > 80mm
Groups/Elements
12/16
Low Dispersion Elements
2
Fluorite Elements
0
Aspherical Elements
2
Weather Resistant
No
Flare resistance
Moderate ghosting, moderate contrast loss

Links:

MTF Chart:

Thick lines: 10 lines/mm; thin lines: 30 lines/mm. The darker black lines represent the MTF characteristics at maximum aperture; the blue lines at f/8. The solid lines trace the radical S (sagittal) curve, while the broken lines trace the tangential M (meridional) curve.

If you are bored and don’t understand MTF charts, you can read about them HERE

Lens Diagram

Pricing

LensRentals.com offers rentals of every length between 4 and 90 days. Some common selections are:

Rental Period Price Day Rate
4 days $26.25 ~$6.57 per day
7 days $35.00 $5.00 per day
10 days $47.25 ~$4.73 per day
14 days $61.25 ~$4.38 per day
21 days $82.25 ~$3.92 per day
30 days $103.25 ~$3.45 per day
45 days $134.75 ~$3.00 per day
60 days $157.50 ~$2.63 per day
90 days $203.00 ~$2.26 per day

The shopping cart will automatically update the quoted price as you adjust the length of your rental.

LensRentals also offers an optional damage waiver on this product, limiting your expense should it get damaged while in your possession.

Rental Period Waiver Price Total Price Day Rate
4 days +$7.50 $33.75 ~$8.44 per day
7 days +$10.00 $45.00 ~$6.43 per day
10 days +$13.50 $60.75 ~$6.08 per day
14 days +$17.50 $78.75 ~$5.63 per day
21 days +$23.50 $105.75 ~$5.04 per day
30 days +$29.50 $132.75 ~$4.43 per day
45 days +$38.50 $173.25 $3.85 per day
60 days +$45.00 $202.50 ~$3.38 per day
90 days +$58.00 $261.00 $2.90 per day

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