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Samsung NX 18 200mm F3 5 6 3 ED OIS Review | 54 Data compared

Avg. price:~£700Lens mount:Samsung NXMaximum focal length:200 mmMaximum aperture (telephoto end):6.3Optical image stabilization:yesMaximum angle of view:75.9 °

Samsung NX 18 200mm F3 5 6 3 ED OIS Review: Compare 54 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Camera lenses category and whether it is worth buying.

5.4

Overall score

Score
5.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the camera lens's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best camera lenses on the market.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
Score components

80%

5.0

Technical score

20%

6.9

User score

â–¼Worse than 94% of camera-lenses
5.0

Technical score

Technical score
5.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Camera lenses category across these key areas: Mount & Format, Optics & Aperture, Focus & Controls, Stabilization, Build & Handling, Lab Scores.
When it matters
When you want to compare camera lenses based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
Score components

35%

3.6

Optics & Aperture

24%

6.0

Build & Handling

20%

4.3

Focus & Controls

10%

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Lab Scores

8%

8.2

Stabilization

3%

1.0

Mount & Format

â–¼Worse than 90% of camera-lenses
6.9

User score

User score
6.9/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera lens.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

4.3

Number of reviews

Based on 27 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–¼Worse than 95% of camera-lenses
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Technical Specifications of camera lens Samsung NX 18 200mm F3 5 6 3 ED OIS

Technical score
Technical score
5.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Camera lenses category across these key areas: Mount & Format, Optics & Aperture, Focus & Controls, Stabilization, Build & Handling, Lab Scores.
When it matters
When you want to compare camera lenses based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
Score components:

35%

3.6

Optics & Aperture

24%

6.0

Build & Handling

20%

4.3

Focus & Controls

10%

?

Lab Scores

8%

8.2

Stabilization

3%

1.0

Mount & Format

5.0
User score
User score
6.9/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera lens.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

4.3

Number of reviews

Based on 27 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
6.9
Popularity
Popularity
4.3/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the camera lens.
When it matters
When you want to see which camera lenses attract the most buyer attention and review activity.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
Popularity:
Samsung NX 18 200mm F3 5 6 3 ED OIS has a popularity score of 4.3 points, which is lower than 81.7% of camera lenses.
4.3
Value for money
Value for money
5.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the camera lens's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Score components:

60%

5.4

Overall score

40%

6.8

Price

5.8
Lens type
zoom
Lens mount
Samsung NX
Sensor format coverage
APS-C
Filter thread size
67 mm
Teleconverter compatibility
no
Teleconverter compatibility
no
â–¼ Worse than 15% of models
This camera lens does not support teleconverters. 15.3% of camera lenses support teleconverters.
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Minimum focal length
18 mm
Maximum focal length
200 mm
Optical zoom
11.1xx
Maximum angle of view
75.9 °
Minimum angle of view
8 °
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Focus motor
linear motor, VCM
Minimum focus distance
0.5 m
Minimum focus distance
0.5 m
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Market range: <0.18 m – >1.1 m
This camera lens focuses as close as 0.5 m, which is farther than 70.1% of camera lenses and equal to 3.7% of camera lenses.
Maximum reproduction ratio
0.28xx
Maximum reproduction ratio
0.28x
â–² Better than 79% of models
Market range: <0.11 x – >0.39 x
This camera lens reaches a reproduction ratio of 0.28x, which is higher than 78.8% of camera lenses and equal to 1.4% of camera lenses.
Full-time manual focus
no
Full-time manual focus
no
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
This camera lens does not support full-time manual focus. 68.4% of camera lenses support full-time manual focus.
Internal focusing
yes
Internal focusing
yes
â–² Better than 16% of models
This camera lens supports internal focusing. 83.6% of camera lenses support internal focusing.
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Optical image stabilization
yes
Optical image stabilization
yes
â–² Better than 71% of models
This camera lens supports optical image stabilization. 29% of camera lenses include optical image stabilization.
Stabilization effectiveness (CIPA stops)
4 stops
Stabilization effectiveness (CIPA stops)
4 stops
â–¼ Worse than 34% of models
Market range: <3 stops – >5.5 stops
This camera lens offers 4 stops of stabilization, which is stronger than 21.3% of camera lenses and equal to 44.5% of camera lenses.
Weight
578 g
Weight
578 g
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Market range: <171 g – >1.3k g
This camera lens weighs 578 g, which is heavier than 58.2% of camera lenses.
Lens length
106 mm
Lens length
106 mm
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Market range: <46 mm – >189 mm
This camera lens is 106 mm long, which is longer than 63.8% of camera lenses and equal to the length of 0.4% of camera lenses.
Lens diameter
72 mm
Lens diameter
72 mm
â–² Better than 67% of models
Market range: <62.4 mm – >94.7 mm
This camera lens has a diameter of 72 mm, which is slimmer than 66.6% of camera lenses and equal to that of 1% of camera lenses.
Weather sealing (splashproof)
no
Weather sealing (splashproof)
no
â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
This camera lens does not support weather sealing. 50.3% of camera lenses support weather sealing.
Metal mount
yes
Metal mount
yes
â–² Better than 6% of models
This camera lens uses a metal lens mount. 93.6% of camera lenses use a metal lens mount.
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DxOMark overall score
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DxOMark sharpness score
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DxOMark transmission
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DxOMark distortion
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DxOMark vignetting
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Samsung NX 18 200mm F3 5 6 3 ED OIS vs the average camera lens

246810TotalMount & FormatOptics & ApertureFocus & ControlsStabilizationBuild & HandlingLab Scores
  • Has optical image stabilization
    Optical image stabilization
    yes
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This camera lens has optical image stabilization, the average camera lens does not. 29% of camera lenses include optical image stabilization.
  • Has zoom lock switch
    Zoom lock switch
    yes
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    This camera lens has a zoom lock switch, the average camera lens does not. 8.6% of camera lenses include a zoom lock switch.
    Zoom lock switch present.
  • 1 more aspherical elements
    Aspherical elements
    3
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This camera lens has more aspherical elements than the average camera lens (3 vs 2). The average lens has 2 aspherical elements.
    3 vs 2
  • 0.09 x higher maximum reproduction ratio
    Maximum reproduction ratio
    0.28 x
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <0.11 x – >0.39 x
    This camera lens has a higher maximum reproduction ratio than the average camera lens (0.3 x vs 0.2 x). The average lens has a maximum reproduction ratio of 0.192 x.
    0.28 x vs 0.192 x
  • 5 mm narrower lens barrel
    Lens diameter
    72 mm
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <62.4 mm – >94.7 mm
    This camera lens is slimmer than the average camera lens (72 mm vs 77 mm). The average lens has a diameter of 77 mm.
    72 mm vs 77 mm
  • 1 more aspherical elements
    Aspherical elements
    3
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This camera lens has more aspherical elements than the average camera lens (3 vs 2). The average lens has 2 aspherical elements.
    3 vs 2
  • Has zoom lock switch
    Zoom lock switch
    yes
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    This camera lens has a zoom lock switch, the average camera lens does not. 8.6% of camera lenses include a zoom lock switch.
    Zoom lock switch present.
  • 0.09 x higher maximum reproduction ratio
    Maximum reproduction ratio
    0.28 x
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <0.11 x – >0.39 x
    This camera lens has a higher maximum reproduction ratio than the average camera lens (0.3 x vs 0.2 x). The average lens has a maximum reproduction ratio of 0.192 x.
    0.28 x vs 0.192 x
  • Has optical image stabilization
    Optical image stabilization
    yes
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This camera lens has optical image stabilization, the average camera lens does not. 29% of camera lenses include optical image stabilization.
  • 5 mm narrower lens barrel
    Lens diameter
    72 mm
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <62.4 mm – >94.7 mm
    This camera lens is slimmer than the average camera lens (72 mm vs 77 mm). The average lens has a diameter of 77 mm.
    72 mm vs 77 mm
  • 3.5 higher f-number at telephoto end
    Maximum aperture (telephoto end)
    6.3
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <1.4 – >5.6
    This camera lens has a dimmer maximum telephoto aperture than the average camera lens (f/6.3 vs f/2.8). The average lens has a maximum telephoto aperture of f/2.8.
    6.3 vs 2.8
  • Not weather-sealed
    Weather sealing (splashproof)
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
    This camera lens does not support weather sealing, the average camera lens does. 50.3% of camera lenses support weather sealing.
  • 2 fewer aperture blades
    Aperture blades
    7
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <7 – >9
    This camera lens has fewer aperture blades than the average camera lens (7 vs 9). The average lens has 9 aperture blades.
    7 vs 9
  • No full-time manual focus
    Full-time manual focus
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This camera lens does not support full-time manual focus, the average camera lens does. 68.4% of camera lenses support full-time manual focus.
  • Older release date
    Release date
    2011
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This camera lens was released earlier than the average camera lens.
    February 2011
    2011 vs 2016
  • 0.2 m longer minimum focus distance
    Minimum focus distance
    0.5 m
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <0.18 m – >1.1 m
    This camera lens has a higher minimum focus distance than the average camera lens (0.5 m vs 0.3 m). The average lens has a minimum focus distance of 0.3 m.
    0.5 m vs 0.3 m
  • 13.75 mm longer lens
    Lens length
    106 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <46 mm – >189 mm
    This camera lens is longer than the average camera lens (106 mm vs 92.25 mm). The average lens has a length of 92.25 mm.
    106 mm vs 92.25 mm
  • 68 g heavier
    Weight
    578 g
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    Market range: <171 g – >1.3k g
    This camera lens is heavier than the average camera lens (578 g vs 510 g). The average lens weighs 510 g.
    578 g vs 510 g
  • 21.2% lower user score
    User score
    6.9/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera lens.
    When it matters
    When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
    Score distribution
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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Samsung NX 18 200mm F3 5 6 3 ED OIS
    the average camera lens
    Samsung NX 18 200mm F3 5 6 3 ED OIS has a lower user score than the average camera lens (6.90 vs 8.360).
    6.9 vs 8.36
  • 18.2% worse value for money
    Samsung NX 18 200mm F3 5 6 3 ED OIS has a worse value-for-money score than the average camera lens (5.83 vs 6.9).
    5.83 vs 6.89
  • 68.7% less popular
    Samsung NX 18 200mm F3 5 6 3 ED OIS is less popular than the average camera lens (4.32 vs 7.3).
    4.32 vs 7.29
  • 3.5 higher f-number at telephoto end
    Maximum aperture (telephoto end)
    6.3
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <1.4 – >5.6
    This camera lens has a dimmer maximum telephoto aperture than the average camera lens (f/6.3 vs f/2.8). The average lens has a maximum telephoto aperture of f/2.8.
    6.3 vs 2.8
  • 2 fewer aperture blades
    Aperture blades
    7
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <7 – >9
    This camera lens has fewer aperture blades than the average camera lens (7 vs 9). The average lens has 9 aperture blades.
    7 vs 9
  • No full-time manual focus
    Full-time manual focus
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This camera lens does not support full-time manual focus, the average camera lens does. 68.4% of camera lenses support full-time manual focus.
  • 0.2 m longer minimum focus distance
    Minimum focus distance
    0.5 m
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <0.18 m – >1.1 m
    This camera lens has a higher minimum focus distance than the average camera lens (0.5 m vs 0.3 m). The average lens has a minimum focus distance of 0.3 m.
    0.5 m vs 0.3 m
  • Not weather-sealed
    Weather sealing (splashproof)
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
    This camera lens does not support weather sealing, the average camera lens does. 50.3% of camera lenses support weather sealing.
  • Older release date
    Release date
    2011
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This camera lens was released earlier than the average camera lens.
    February 2011
    2011 vs 2016
  • 13.75 mm longer lens
    Lens length
    106 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <46 mm – >189 mm
    This camera lens is longer than the average camera lens (106 mm vs 92.25 mm). The average lens has a length of 92.25 mm.
    106 mm vs 92.25 mm
  • 68 g heavier
    Weight
    578 g
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    Market range: <171 g – >1.3k g
    This camera lens is heavier than the average camera lens (578 g vs 510 g). The average lens weighs 510 g.
    578 g vs 510 g

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In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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ephotozine.com
30/05/2013
Summary of the review
Samsung 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 ED OIS Lens Review - ePHOTOzine
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uk.pcmag.com
24/03/2014
Summary of the review
Samsung 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 ED OIS Review - PCMag UK
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dxomark.com
27/03/2014
Summary of the review
Samsung NX 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 ED OIS lens review - DXOMARK
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photozone.de
N/A
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Samsung NX 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 ED OIS iFn (EX-L18200MB) - Optical Limits (formerly PhotoZone)
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pcmag.com
26/03/2014
Summary of the review
Samsung 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 ED OIS Review
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photodo.com
30/05/2013
Summary of the review
Samsung 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 ED OIS Lens Review
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digitalkamera.de
08/05/2014
Summary of the review
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connect-living.de
28/08/2012
Summary of the review
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dxomark.fr
01/03/2014
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yumpu.com
08/11/2014
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tweakers.net
22/01/2013
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Third-party reviews

Based on 27 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Samsung NX 18 200mm F3 5 6 3 ED OIS

  • Versatile 11.1x long zoom range suitable for all-in-one travel use
  • Effective Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) for handheld shooting
  • Sharp image quality, particularly at wider focal lengths
  • Low distortion and well-controlled chromatic aberration
  • Silent and smooth autofocus, ideal for movie recording
  • Solid build quality featuring metal construction

What we don't like about Samsung NX 18 200mm F3 5 6 3 ED OIS

  • Large and heavy compared to other NX series lenses
  • Noticeable loss of sharpness at the telephoto end (200mm)
  • Significant corner shading (vignetting) when shooting wide open
  • Slow maximum aperture (f/6.3) at the long end, making it poor for low light
  • Subject to 'lens creep' where the barrel extends when pointed downward

Verdict

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