Samsung 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 ED OIS

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

The Samsung 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 ED OIS ($799.99) is a superzoom lens with an impressive 11.1x range for use with NX mirrorless cameras . While we are impressed by its build quality, distortion control, and image quality at wider angles, its sharpness suffers a bit when zoomed all the way in.

Samsung NX 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 ED OIS iFn ( EX-L18200MB ) - Review / Test Report

The Samsung NX 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 ED OID iFn is the weakest Samsung NX lens that we've tested so far although given its extreme 11x zoom ratio this is hardly surprising. The performance is actually pretty decent at 18mm and 24mm between f/5.6 to f/11.

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

The Samsung 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 ED OIS packs a long zoom range, but your images will be better if you opt for a two-lens solution to cover this range. The Samsung 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 ED OIS ($799.99) is a superzoom lens with an impressive 11.1x range for use with NX mirrorless cameras. While we are impressed by its build quality, distortion control, and image quality at wider angles, its sharpness suffers a bit when zoomed all the way in. In full-frame terms its 18-200mm range is equivalent to 27-300mm. Samsung users looking to add some telephoto reach to their NX camera would be better off buying the 50-200mm F4-5.6 ED OIS III NX to supplement the standard 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6( at Amazon) if quality and cost are the major concerns. This 18-200mm is a more convenient design that keeps you from swapping lenses when out and about, but its price and performance make it a tough sell. When you consider its zoom range, the lens( at Amazon) is pretty compact. It measures 4.2 by 2.8 inches (HD), weighs 1.3 pounds, and has a front element that accommodates 67mm threaded filters. A reversible lens hood is included. Depending on which body yo...