Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

differences

Reasons to consider the Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Shorter

70 mm

102 mm

More than 30% shorter

More magnification

1:3 (0.3x)

1:4 (0.2x)

Take macro shots with subjects more than 30% larger in your photo

Lighter

200 g

0.6 kg

3x lighter

Slightly cheaper

$196.01

$699.00

The best price we've seen is $503 cheaper (3.6x less)

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the Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Reasons to consider the Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Much more zoom

11.1x

3.1x

More than 3.5x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos

Better telephoto

200 mm

55 mm

More than 3.5x more reach, less perspective distortion

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

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

	Very good image stabilization
	Canon IS

	Both are zoom lenses
	Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

	No silent focus motor
	Louder and slower

	Both are variable aperture lenses
	Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths

Compared to wide angle lenses

Common Strengths	Common Weaknesses
LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.	LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

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

Travel lens

$499 - $549

Compare the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Compare the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Low light lens

$98 - $125

Has a wider aperture

Is a fixed focal length prime lens

Doesn't have image stabilization

Has slightly smaller zoom range

Compare the EF 50mm f/1.8 II vs the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Compare the EF 50mm f/1.8 II vs the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Canon 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM

Wildlife lens

$169

Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens

Has a higher max f/stop

Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens

Doesn't have image stabilization

Compare the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM vs the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Compare the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM vs the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 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 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Compare the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS vs the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Wide angle lens

$1,059

Has a silent focus motor

Has a fixed aperture

Compare the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Compare the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

Wide angle lens

$1,059

Has a wider aperture

Has a silent focus motor

Compare the EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM vs the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Compare the EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM vs the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Travel lens

$489

Has a higher max f/stop

Has a silent focus motor

Compare the EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM vs the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Compare the EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM vs the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Nikon Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX

Wide angle lens

$109 - $197

Has a silent focus motor

Compare the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX vs the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$199

Has a silent focus motor

Wider aperture

Worse image stabilization

Less magnification

Compare the 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Canon-ef vs the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

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

Travel lens

$649

Has a silent focus motor

Significantly more zoom

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

Wildlife lens

$649

Has a silent focus motor

Significantly narrower aperture

Much less zoom

Worse wide angle

Compare the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 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

Travel lens

$847

Has a silent focus motor

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

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Canon
EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
vs
Canon
EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

differences

Reasons to consider the Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Reasons to consider the Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS