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Canon EF-S 18-200mm f3.5-5.6 IS Lens vs Canon EF-S 18-135mm f3.5-5.6 IS STM

Started May 31, 2013 | Questions
akfalkirk New Member • Posts: 2
Canon EF-S 18-200mm f3.5-5.6 IS Lens vs Canon EF-S 18-135mm f3.5-5.6 IS STM

Hi all

Preparing for a trip to India (in monsoon season) and wanting a single, general purpose lens for when I'm out and about. I have a 7D and currently use a combination of an EF-S 18-55 f/3.5-5.6 IS and an EF 70-300 f/4-5.6 IS USM. I want to minimise having to change lenses in the wet.

I think I've narrowed it down to two lenses - the  EF-S 18-200mm f3.5-5.6 IS and the EF-S 18-135mm f3.5-5.6 IS STM. Both in my current price range.

I've not been able to find any direct comparisons between the two lenses. And so looking for advice on these (or alternatives)

Thanks

Andy

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Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Canon EOS 7D
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jitteringjr Veteran Member • Posts: 3,608
Re: Canon EF-S 18-200mm f3.5-5.6 IS Lens vs Canon EF-S 18-135mm f3.5-5.6 IS STM

The 18-135 STM is the better lens but nothing you have or are concidering is weather sealed to the standards of your 7D.  I would be getting a rain sleeve too.  Even if you get an L lens like the 24-105, get a rain sleeve.

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Kasper FC Regular Member • Posts: 238
Re: Canon EF-S 18-200mm f3.5-5.6 IS Lens vs Canon EF-S 18-135mm f3.5-5.6 IS STM

I had the 18-135 on a trip in asia. Its a good lens. But thinking back, i always wanted a little wider. So if i was going again a 15-85 would be on my crop camera.

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OP akfalkirk New Member • Posts: 2
Re: Canon EF-S 18-200mm f3.5-5.6 IS Lens vs Canon EF-S 18-135mm f3.5-5.6 IS STM

Thanks both.

Confirmed my thinking and have now ordered the 18-135. And thanks for the tip about the rain sleeve.

Cheers

Andy

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