Canon
EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
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Canon
EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM

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differences

Reasons to consider the Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Much more zoom 11.1x vs 2.9x
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 Around 4x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Shorter 102 mm vs 172 mm
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 More than 40% shorter
Better wide angle 18 mm vs 70 mm
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 3.9x better wide angle
Wider aperture f/3.5 vs f/4
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 At its widest, the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS captures marginally more light, 0.4 f-stops
Slightly cheaper $699.00 vs $1,149.00
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 The best price we've seen is $450 cheaper (around 40% less)
Slightly more magnification 1:4 (0.2x) vs 1:4.8 (0.2x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects more than 20% larger in your photo
Slightly lighter 0.6 kg vs 0.8 kg
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 More than 20% lighter
Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Learn more about
the Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM
Has a consant aperture Yes vs No
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 Constant aperture lenses offer the same aperture at all focal lengths
Has a silent focus motor Canon USM vs None
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 Focuses quickly and silently
Significantly narrower aperture f/32 vs f/22
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 At its narrowest, the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM goes 1.1 f-stops narrower
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM Learn more about
the Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Image stabilization Very good image stabilization Help
Canon IS
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

Compared to telephoto lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS:18 mm
EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM:70 mm
Weight Light weight Help
EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS:0.6 kg
EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM:0.8 kg

LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Wildlife lens

$649
Max focal length Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Compare the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM vs the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Compare the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

Wildlife lens

$299
Compare the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS vs the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Compare the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS vs the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Wide angle lens

$1,149
Max focal length Has a slightly longer telephoto lens
Compare the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Compare the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM

Telephoto lens

$629
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/4L USM vs the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/4L USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM
Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon-ef

Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon-ef

Wildlife lens

$449
Max focal length Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Image stabilization Has worse image stabilization
Compare the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon-ef vs the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Compare the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon-ef vs the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Travel lens

$499 - $549
Weight Slightly lighter
Zoom range Less zoom
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef

Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef

Travel lens

$649
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Zoom range Significantly more zoom
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Compare the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef vs the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Wide angle lens

$1,059
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Zoom range Much less zoom
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

Travel lens

$847
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II vs the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM Canon-ef

Travel lens

$349
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Compare the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM Canon-ef vs the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM

Sports lens

$2,499
Aperture Wider aperture
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Weight Heavier
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM

Wildlife lens

$1,399
Max focal length Better telephoto
Zoom range More zoom
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

Sports lens

$1,899
Aperture Wider aperture
Weight Heavier
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM
Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

Sports lens

$1,289
Aperture Wider aperture
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Weight Heavier
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8L USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM
Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM

Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM

Wildlife lens

$1,499
Max focal length Significantly better telephoto
Zoom range More zoom
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM

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