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

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

    18–200mm · f/3.5–6.3

    Overview

    The Samsung NX 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 ED OIS is a superzoom optimized for video, with fast, quiet autofocus and effective OIS. However, optical performance is mixed: sharpness drops significantly at longer focal lengths, especially wide-open, and chromatic aberration and distortion are higher than average. Build quality is decent but lens creep is annoying, though a lock button helps. It suits users prioritizing convenience and video over top-tier image quality, but rivals offer better consistency.