Woot, after 3 years of nikon having this type of lens, canon has its own all around
lens 18-200m IS..
Specifications
Intro Specs Performance Recommendations
Focal Length: 18-200mm. When used on a Canon 1.6x camera, it gives angles-of-view similar to what a 29-320mm lens does when used on a film or full-frame camera.
Optics: 16 elements in 12 groups. 2 UD (magic) glass and 2 aspherical elements. 5-group helical zoom.
Auto Focus: Canon says gear-driven, which suggests no instant MF override, but I'll wait to see.
Close Focus: 1.5 feet (0.45m).
Maximum Reproduction Ratio: 1:4.2.
Diaphragm: Canon claims round.
Filter Size: 72mm.
Size: Canon specifies 6.40" (162.5mm) long (maximum) by 3.1" (78.6mm) diameter. I'm unsure what Canon means my maximum length: they might mean overall (not flange) length at 18mm, or might mean length set to 200mm.
Weight: Canon specifies 21.0 oz. (595g).
Announced: 26 August 2008.
Available: October 2008.
Canon Item Code: 2752B002.
Price: $699 USA, 89,000 Yen (Japan).
Canon 18-200mm IS @ Kenrockwell.com