18-200mm

[TsQ]

18-200mm is a good choice though I might opt to go for a 3rd party lens like Sigma 18-250mm, price difference and IQ not much.

but note that some members claim the focus speed is slower then canon...

 

[imac]

but note that some members claim the focus speed is slower then canon...

Get the newer Sigma 18-250mm OS w/HSM...fast and silent motor-drive....the HSM is comparable with Canon USM...

 

[TsQ]

Get the newer Sigma 18-250mm OS w/HSM...fast and silent motor-drive....the HSM is comparable with Canon USM...

and compare to tamron 18-270mm... how is it? ...

 

[imac]

and compare to tamron 18-270mm... how is it? ...

Sorry...no chance yet to test the Tammy...

 

[calebk]

Get the newer Sigma 18-250mm OS w/HSM...fast and silent motor-drive....the HSM is comparable with Canon USM...

Is HSM truly comparable to USM in terms of speed? I know that even for USM lenses, not all USM lenses are necessarily faster than micro-motor lenses, just quieter.

 

[Anson]

Is HSM truly comparable to USM in terms of speed? I know that even for USM lenses, not all USM lenses are necessarily faster than micro-motor lenses, just quieter.

I agree to that..

 

[kimzzz]

So you getting the 18-200 from B&S?

most probably..

Get the newer Sigma 18-250mm OS w/HSM...fast and silent motor-drive....the HSM is comparable with Canon USM...

How different is HSM and USM??

 

[soons]

18-200mm is a good choice though I might opt to go for a 3rd party lens like Sigma 18-250mm, price difference and IQ not much.

I have seen the quality of Sigma vs Canon. Canon has better quality at wide open. Not much difference at F8. Not sure if Sigma HSM is really HS.

 

[PixelBug]

And not forgetting in future, you can get rid of the Canon lens @ the B&S section easier

 

[TsQ]

is there chance of 3rd party lens not gonna fit in future canon bodies?

 

[powergoo]

Yes, main thing about 3rd party lenses need re-chip to made them work on newer bodies, esp sigma.....
Worth getting Canon. unless the specific lens is not available or crap!

 

[powergoo]

I had the 18-200 IS, a very good lens.
Now I use a used & inexpensive 28-300 Tamron. not as good, but good enough for what I use. Shoot my son's rugby games.
n fact someone is selling a canon 28-200 lens for $350 in B&S now.

For me, I reckon a 10-22 + 28-300 lens combo works for me in travel and casual shoots. Oh yeah got many manual fast lenses as well!

 

[kimzzz]

what's the difference between sigma 18-200mm DC OS and without OS?

 

[infinity]

what's the difference between sigma 18-200mm DC OS and without OS?

The difference lies in "Optical Stabilizer". Similar to Canon "Image Stabilizer".

 

[PixelBug]

Yup....just like the Nikon VR.

The difference lies in "Optical Stabilizer". Similar to Canon "Image Stabilizer".

 

[soons]

Yup....just like the Nikon VR.

And Tamron's VC. :bsmilie:

 

[kimzzz]

thanks for all the advice.. will try out the 18-200mm soon...

 

[columbuslee]

i am also looking for a "superzoom" lens.. donno which one to get..
tamron 18-270
sigma 18-250
canon 18-200

which of these gives a more faster focusing??

 

[TsQ]

i am also looking for a "superzoom" lens.. donno which one to get..
tamron 18-270
sigma 18-250
canon 18-200

which of these gives a more faster focusing??

i was told canon.. then tammy... then sigma .. pls correct if i am wrong.. i also keen to know more

 

[MrPresident]

i was told canon.. then tammy... then sigma .. pls correct if i am wrong.. i also keen to know more

Hmmm... I thought Sigma is comparable to Canon, whle ammy is the slowest?