Samsung 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 ED OIS Lens Review

Samsung 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 ED OIS Verdict

Super-zoom lenses are always a bit of a compromise as far as optical performance is concerned, but in many cases the added convenience of the zoom range outweighs any shortcomings in the way the lens performs.

In the case of this lens, it's certainly not a terrible lens, but there are better examples of super-zoom lenses out there for other camera systems, which prove that it is possible to create a convenient lens that delivers excellent performance. This lens performs okay, with a few caveats, such as the reasonably high levels of chromatic aberrations, and loss of contrast shooting into the light. If okay is good enough for your photography, then this lens may be right for you.

Samsung 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 ED OIS Pros

Convenient zoom range
Good build quality
Effective optical image stabiliser
Low distortion
Excellent sharpness in the centre at 18mm
Low falloff

Samsung 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 ED OIS Cons

Drop off in performance as the lens is zoomed in
Chromatic aberration levels may be an issue
Loss of contrast shooting into the light

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