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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

Focal length
18–200 mm
Aperture
f/3.5–5.6
Weight
595 g
Filter diameter
72 mm
Min. focus distance
45 cm
Length
102 mm
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At a Glance

At 18-200 mm, or 29-320 mm in full-frame terms, this APS-C superzoom for Canon EF offers a very wide zoom span from wide-angle deep into telephoto. The aperture runs from f/3.5 to f/5.6, and it has an optical stabilizer and a zoom lock. The minimum focus distance is 45 cm. For travel and everyday use, it can stand in for several lenses.

Good for

  • Travel
  • Everyday

Worth knowing

  • Designed for APS-C: only usable on EOS cameras with an APS-C sensor.

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
18 mm
Max. focal length
200 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/3.5
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/5.6
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
16
Groups
12
Weight
595 g (1.31 lb)
Filter diameter
72 mm
Min. focus distance
45 cm (17.72 in)
Max. magnification
1:4.2 (0.24×)
Length
102 mm (4.02 in)
Diameter
78.6 mm (3.09 in)
Released
September 2008

Manufacturer data: global.canon

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Which cameras does the Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS fit?

The Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS is made for Canon APS-C cameras, where its field of view equals 29-320 mm in full-frame terms. It is not meant for full-frame EOS bodies: EF-S lenses do not mount on them at all, and third-party APS-C lenses vignette heavily.

Canon EF cameras

APS-C:
Canon EOS 850D (Rebel T8i),Canon EOS 90D,Canon EOS 250D (Rebel SL3),Canon EOS 4000D (3000D, Rebel T100),Canon EOS 2000D (1500D, Rebel T7),Canon EOS 800D (Rebel T7i),Canon EOS 77D,Canon EOS 200D (Rebel SL2),Canon EOS 80D,Canon EOS 1300D (Rebel T6),Canon EOS 750D (Rebel T6i),Canon EOS 760D (Rebel T6s),Canon EOS 7D Mark II,Canon EOS 1200D (Rebel T5),Canon EOS 70D,Canon EOS 700D (Rebel T5i),Canon EOS 100D (Rebel SL1),Canon EOS 650D (Rebel T4i),Canon EOS 60Da,Canon EOS 600D (Rebel T3i),Canon EOS 1100D (Rebel T3),Canon EOS 550D (Rebel T2i),Canon EOS 60D,Canon EOS 7D,Canon EOS 500D (Rebel T1i),Canon EOS 50D,Canon EOS 450D (Rebel XSi),Canon EOS 1000D (Rebel XS)

With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R the lens can also be used on Canon RF cameras.

With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS M the lens can also be used on Canon EF-M cameras.

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

Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon EF lenses.

LensCanon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 ISSigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DCSigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM | ContemporarySigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM
Focal length18-200 mm18-200 mm18-200 mm18-200 mm
Max. aperturef/3.5-5.6f/3.5-6.3f/3.5-6.3f/3.5-6.3
Weight595 g405 g430 g610 g
Filter diameter72 mm62 mm62 mm72 mm
Min. focus distance45 cm45 cm39 cm45 cm
Length102 mm78.1 mm86 mm100 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationyesnoyesyes
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Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS: FAQ

Does the Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS have autofocus?

Yes, the Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS has autofocus.

Does the Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS have image stabilization?

Yes, the Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS has optical image stabilization.

How much does the Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS weigh?

The Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS weighs 595 g. It is 102 mm long with a diameter of 78.6 mm.

What filter size does the Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS use?

The Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS takes 72 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS is 45 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS a full-frame lens?

No, the Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS is an APS-C lens. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 29-320 mm in full-frame terms.

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