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Comparing the Canon 18-55 with the 18-200, why does the 18-55 feel so cheap?

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Comparing the Canon 18-55 with the 18-200, why does the 18-55 feel so cheap?

Jul 16, 2011

My 60D kit came with the 18-200 lens. And I've used the 18-135. The zoom is smooth. Manual focus decent. I got my wife a used body only XSI and she wanted a kit lens to start with so I got her a 18-55 brand new, since used they were going for only $60 less.

I know we're talking about a $560ish lens vs a $160 one, but I was surprised how cheap feeling the 18-55 felt in comparison. The zoom feels bad. The manual focus feels worse.
Putting on the lens cap pushes the 18-55 zoom in so easily it's scary.

Anyone who has both get the same result or did I get a bad copy?

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Comparing the Canon 18-55 with the 18-200, why does the 18-55 feel so cheap?	Damianicus	Jul 16, 2011
Re: Comparing the Canon 18-55 with the 18-200, why does the 18-55 feel so cheap?	MoreorLess	Jul 16, 2011
Re: Comparing the Canon 18-55 with the 18-200, why does the 18-55 feel so cheap?	jayboo	Jul 16, 2011
How many things feel well made for $160-200 nowadays?	BigBadWolfie	Jul 16, 2011
Sounds about right	R2D2	Jul 16, 2011
Re: Sounds about right	tymevest	Jul 16, 2011
Re: Comparing the Canon 18-55 with the 18-200, why does the 18-55 feel so cheap?	Sue90	Jul 16, 2011
Re: Comparing the Canon 18-55 with the 18-200, why does the 18-55 feel so cheap?	rickso	Jul 16, 2011
Re: Comparing the Canon 18-55 with the 18-200, why does the 18-55 feel so cheap?	drpix	Jul 16, 2011
Re: Comparing the Canon 18-55 with the 18-200, why does the 18-55 feel so cheap?	stomrunner	Jul 16, 2011
Not sure how much you've shot with the lens, but...	R2D2	Jul 16, 2011
Re: Not sure how much you've shot with the lens, but...	Damianicus	Jul 16, 2011
Pictures please?	Paul De Bra	Jul 17, 2011

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