Canon today strengthens its EF-S series of lenses with the
launch of a versatile new model: the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS. With an
equivalent focal length of 29-320mm, the lens offers an 11x zoom range – making
it a powerful, lightweight alternative to carrying multiple lenses. The EF-S
18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS is designed exclusively for use with EOS cameras
featuring an EF-S lens mount – including the new EOS 50D, EOS 1000D, EOS 450D,
and earlier models.
High quality optics
The EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS features a 16 element, 12 group construction.
This includes UD and aspherical lens elements, which minimise chromatic
aberration and ensure crisp, corner-to-corner detail across the zoom range. A
close focusing distance of just 45cm offers photographers total framing
flexibility.
4-stop Image Stabilizer
A Canon 4-stop optical Image Stabilizer – specially designed for the lens’
specific focal length range - works to counteract image blur that can occur
when shooting handheld, or at slow shutter speeds. Automatic panning detection
ensures effective performance when tracking moving subjects. Plus, because the
IS system is based in the lens, results are visible through the viewfinder
during framing.
No flare or ghosting
Reflection off a digital camera’s image sensor can cause flare and ghosting. To
suppress this, the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS uses optics treated with Canon’s
patented Super Spectra coatings – for crisp, undistorted images with natural
colour balance.
Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS specifications
Maximum
format size
|
APS-C
|
Focal
length
|
18-200mm
|
35mm
equivalent focal length
(APS-C)
|
29-320mm
|
Diagonal
Angle of view (APS-C)
|
74º -
8º
|
Maximum
aperture
|
F3.5-5.6
|
Minimum
aperture
|
F22-36
|
Lens
Construction
|
• 16
elements/12 groups
• UD and aspherical elements
|
Number
of diaphragm blades
|
6,
rounded
|
Minimum
focus
|
0.45m/1.5ft
|
Maximum
magnification
|
tbc
|
AF
motor type
|
Micro
motor
|
Focus
method
|
Internal
|
Image
stabilization
|
• 4
stops
• Automatic panning detection
|
Filter
thread
|
• 72mm
• Does not rotate on focus
|
Supplied
accessories
|
• Front and rear caps
|
Optional
accessories
|
• Hood
• Case
|
Weight
|
600 g (21.2 oz)
|
Dimensions
|
79 mm
diameter x 102 mm length
(3.1 x 4.0 in)
|
Lens
Mount
|
Canon
EF-S only
|