18-200 is, canon.

[donky7]

this came standard on my 50D, still lots to learn,

can you folk suggest which clear cover i need to protect my lens other than a filter ?

thanks.

 

[jamesoliverstone]

Just use a UV filter mate

 

[kiteninja]

clear cover? as in a rain coat?

A hood is all you need to protect the lens

 

[hashcake]

clear cover? as in a rain coat?

A hood is all you need to protect the lens

Agreed, don't bother wasting money on a cheap filter for protection.
A hood is better and also helps with light.