Comments about Nikon Nikon 18-200 mm F/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF DX VR Lens:

I have had this lens for nearly four years. It is my "walk around" lens. I also use this as my main lens for weddings. It's zoom range is ideal for all situations.

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Its the only lens I need to carry now. It can fulfill nearly and need I have. I no longer cary a big bag of gear, just My camera with this lens attached. I rarely use a tripod anymore either because of the VR-II.

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I am a hobbyist and love to take pictures of most any subject. This lens gives me the ability to shoot the things I want to, upclose or at a distance, without having to change the lens. It is a bit heavy but I dont mind. The results are what I'm looking for and this lens is perfect.

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I purchased this lens with my Nikon D90 rather than the usual kit offer and am so glad I did. It's like having two lenses in one since the focal length ranges from 18-200 mm. Now I don't have to change lenses to get a zoom shot across a room.

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I've had my lens for about a year now, and I am happy with it. I like the convenience of this lens. I used to have an 18-55 and a 55-200, and I found myself switching lenses a lot. Not having to change lenses not only keeps me shooting, but it also prevents dust from getting into the camera body. I have used this lens for portraits, nature photos, product photography, and just general snapshots. I would recommend this to a friend, but with the following warnings:

-This lens tends to be soft, especially when fully zoomed.

-This lens sometimes has trouble focussing when there's a lot going on. No matter what focus settings I use, it's really hard to focus on or through tree branches, for example.

-This lens is notorious for developing lens creep. My lens just started creeping, and it seems that Nikon can't do anything about it. It's not a manufacturing defect, but moreso a side-effect of the design of a lens with such a wide zoom range. It seems as though a lot of people experience this issue, and a lot of people don't have this issue. It's an inconvenience.

Overall, I am a little disappointed with the lens creep issue. I feel that Nikon is a dependable company with good products, and I was just disappointed to find out that the lens I bought does have the lens creep issue.

I will continue to use my lens, and I will continue to purchase Nikon products.

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This is a great overall lens. It's the first lens I attach to my Nikon and the lens I use most often.

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I had used my Canon for years without any complaints. It consistently produced good work and it still does. However I recently started working with a local photographer and photographing mostly weddings. He uses a Nikon D90. He complained that my Canon gave off a green tone compared to the Nikon. When I compared it did look a little green. We had shot on the same settings it was only the camera. He had to use my shots in black and white or color correct to use them. This disappointed me. He suggested that if I could to switch to Nikon. This cost me a little but WOW. What a difference that I did not expect! Now my work can be right by his and not look inferior. Thank you Nikon and to all you Canon users I still use my Canon around the house and such. Serious photography, I use the Nikon. No other choice!!

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18-200 mm F/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF DX VR Lens:

Excellent all-round lens that is available for a variety of pictures without having to change a lens.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18-200 mm F/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF DX VR Lens:

huge 11x zoom
fast autofocus

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I need to take a class.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18-200 mm F/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF DX VR Lens:

Wonderful lens. Very versatile offering a multitude of uses without having to change lenses. I've used it for some very close-up zoom shots and I love the results.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18-200 mm F/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF DX VR Lens:

This product is a great tool for minimizing lenses with not much to sacrifice. I always have this lens in my bag, especially on trips.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18-200 mm F/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF DX VR Lens:

Just beautiful. Love this one man show!. Shocking small and compact. But don't let it trick you its a heavy one. This is the lens! I'm a wedding photographer and this will do the job of two lenses. Saves me lots of time changing lenses and the grief of dust!

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If you are wanting to bring your camera without a specific subject in mind and it is a nice bright day this is the lens to bring. It is light weight and covers many possible shooting situations.

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This is probably the best all-around lens you can have for a DX format camera. The images are sharp and clear, you have a very wide focal range and the focus is almost instantaneous. It is easy to see why this is one of the most highly rated lenses around.

That said, this isn't the perfect lens either. It's definitely no featherweight, albeit nothing compared to the weight of all the lenses it replaces. The zoom definitely creeps quite a bit when not fully retracted, but when it's fully back, it stays put just fine. This is not a great lens for night photography either. But there are few lenses this versatile that are.

If you can't afford to have or carry a bag full of lenses, then buy this lens. It's not cheap or light, but it is optically superb and it the best bang for the buck.

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I was planning on buying this lense for probably 2 years now and finally was able to order it. It surprized me how close I could get to the object! The auto focus is fantastic.

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I just purchased the D300 and decided that it is better to carry one lens than to try and switch between many. I am able to take advantage of opportunities to zoom in or zoom out and not miss great shots.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18-200 mm F/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF DX VR Lens:

The lens is a nice quality product and a great all-around lens if snapshooting is your thing. For the average family looking for a nice lense for family snaps...great.
It lacks the same sharpness as , say a Nikon 70-200 f2.8 lense, but it also lacks the same hefty price tag. If you are looking for a solid all around lens but don't want pro quality (or price) then it's a great buy.
For those looking for Nat Geographic quality, or Sports Illustrated....take out your wallet. It will cost you 2x this lenses price to get the right optics.

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I wanted a longer zoom than the 18-105 that Nikon includes in the kits. This lens is the perfect one-lens solution for outdoor work. I prefer a lighter zoom such as the 18-55 for indoor work. Together they make a perfect photographic arsenal. The AF and VRII features make long distance photos easy and perfect.

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Great to have just one lens. No need to change between shots. Close-up and wide angle in one lens.

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IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR A MED-RANGE ZOOM LENSE, MAKE SURE YOU GET THE VR FEATURE IF YOU PLAN TO TAKE PHOTOS W/O A TRI-POD. WHEN YOU LOCK YOUR FOCUS (THIS IS WHEN YOU HEAR THE BEEP EVERYTIME YOUR LENSE FOCUSES ON A SUBJECT), NOT ONLY DOES IT LOCK THE FOCUS BUT THE VR FEATURE ASSISTS IN KEEPING A "STILL" SHOOT EVEN WITH MINOR SHAKES. I USUALLY USE THIS LENSE MORE AS MY STANDARD LENSE INSTEAD OF MY TYPICAL 18-55

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If you only can buy one all around lense, this is it.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18-200 mm F/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF DX VR Lens:

Great lens.

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Fast enough to hand-hold in many situations.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18-200 mm F/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF DX VR Lens:

Best lens i've owned.

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as a photographer for my schools yearbook comitee i use this lens on a d200. i find this to be a better lens than the rest of the lenses we have, it has good range with zoom and a quick autofocus, the vr must work great because i have never had a problem with vibe blur. its small enough to not inconvenience you, and really its just an all-round good lens, great on people and even good for sports.

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Great by and great zoom range

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I had a choice of lens and picked this one because of the zoom 18-200 so you do not need alot of lens. I had an old Nikon 50-300 that was 3 times heavier and harder to use. In Digital I have more with this len.

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I love the camera all around but when I try to take close up pictures the lens along with the flash casts a shadow at the bottom.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18-200 mm F/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF DX VR Lens:

Very good product little pricy. But always pay for the quality

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This versatle lens allows you to take most photos without carrying a camera bag with multiple lens.

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My first AF SLR Lens w/ a digital SLR. Great versatile lens, especially for casual shooting on vacation when you don't want to carry multiple lenses.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18-200 mm F/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF DX VR Lens:

I use my Nikon to take family picture and I belong to a non for profit organization and I take pictures of their events.

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I bought this lens as an upgrade from my 18~55 DX and 70~300 AF-G. This lens lets me take better advantage of the creative properties of my D-80 with out having to change lenses.. The VR technology lets me make great shots out of those that would be of marginal quality otherwise.

If you are looking at other makes as a compromise to the 18~200 VR, wait and get the Nikon product...you will be glad you did.

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I upgraded from the 28- 120mm VR lens and found this lens the best all around lens for almost any portrait situation. It is fast, great for wide angle, wedding portraits and sports. Perfect mate for the D-200 and D-300 bodies I shoot with.[...]

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lens failed to auto focus after taking about 40 pictures. Never left the house. Poor quality control. I am very disappointed with Nikon. I am just getting started and chose Nikon for quality. Maybe I made a big mistake.

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YOU GUYS BETTER GET THIS! TWO THUMBS UP!!


I TOOK DIS PICTURE DURING OUR CAMPING! REALLY LOVE DIS LENS. CHECK DIS OUT!

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18-200 mm F/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF DX VR Lens:

I have found this lens to be very versitile for many situations. It allows for a single lens with out changing multiple times. I like the wide angle capabilites for family outings and travel. The auto focus is fast and moves easily with changes in zoom.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18-200 mm F/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF DX VR Lens:

The is great for general purpose use. The Image are clear and crisp. The VR system in my opinion, needs improvement especially in Low Light photography. Overall I would recommend this lens.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18-200 mm F/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF DX VR Lens:

No more changing of lens(mm) sizes.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18-200 mm F/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF DX VR Lens:

This is a Great Lens! It's even helped cover-up some sloppy technique on my part. The 2nd generation VR on this lens works much better than the 1st generation. This lens replaced a Nikon 18-135mm and a 55-200mm VR. Using this lens on my D80, I noticed a subtle increase in focus speed and accuracy from the 2 other lenses. I use this lens for portraits (not the best lens for this ,but pretty good), sports (motorcycle racing) and general purpose shooting. I'm very happy with all the results I get.

Cons for this lens are:

1. Not the best bokah, but livable.

2. Lens creep can be a problem if you don't return the lens to 18mm before letting it hang down. I haven't walked around much without holding onto the camera so it doesn't bounce around. I suppose if I was walking and let it just hung there and swing free it would creep.

3. Not a 2.8 lens. VR2 is great but I would still like the lens to be a bit faster instead of having to boost the ISO. I believe a 2.8 would have better Bokah as well.

If you're looking for 1 lens that will do it all, this is it. Highly Recommended

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18-200 mm F/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF DX VR Lens:

For events where I need a variety of focal lengths quickly, it's nice not to carry around a lot of lenses. This is a very nice general use lens. Fast focus. Not as crisp as higher priced lenses but for for certain kinds of PR photography it works great.

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I recently switched from a Pentax to a Nikon D300 with the 18-200 mm lens. The shots are very clear. The lens is easy to operate and produces the photos I want.

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The range and sharpness of this lens is great, but it broke 10 days into a 12 day European trip. It was promptly repaired under warranty when I got back, but it does feel "flimsier" than my other lens (off course the plus side is it is WAY lighter than my 2.8 80-200) The vibration reduction really works well, I get better low light pictures zoom pictures (ie from the audience with no flash at a school concert) with this than with the 2.8 even though the f stop is higher. It is a bit slower focusing than my old lenses, but not enough to keep it from being my primary lens.

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I find this lens to fit most of my applications for wedding photography granted I have sufficient lighting. For dim lighting I switch to a f/2.8 lens.

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This is a good "I want to carry just one lens" lens. It gets soft around the edges at full zoom and a little vinetting at 18. It's sweet spot is around 50mm.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18-200 mm F/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF DX VR Lens:

I love this lens it's the only one I have and it does everything that I want or need.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18-200 mm F/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF DX VR Lens:

This lens is fantastic. Replaces 3 lenses I used to carry, do not have to worry about dust, drops or weight when on a photo trek. Usually only take this lens when going on short hikes or social gatherings.
Wide or Tele enough for almost all of my photo needs. Low light I add a mono-pod as with the VR I rarely need a tripod. Lens may be a little soft for
the perfectionist or pro, but the average consumer will Never notice. Even after severe crop, (D40x and D300), family and friends have raved about Pix
I have mailed to them.

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This lens simplified my life. Most people spend hours trying to decide which clothes to take on a trip, I use to do that with lenses. Trying to anticipate what photo opportunities await me and then pack accordingly. Now my bag is always packed correctly with the Nikon 18 - 200 mm lens and a wide angle. Thanks Nikon!

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An all purpose lens; lens speed in combination with D300 absolutely sufficient for most shots outside, inside and with flash.

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I like this lens--there is a nice range in focal length that makes it great for general use. It does not like to take photos too close to the subject.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18-200 mm F/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF DX VR Lens:

I keep this on my D300 95% of the time. I think it is a must for anyone who does not like to travel with 2 or 3 lenses.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18-200 mm F/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF DX VR Lens:

I don't carry another lense. Enough said.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18-200 mm F/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF DX VR Lens:

This lens is so versatile! You won't spend time changing lenses. It's good in low light situations, and is a great value for the money.

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I'm getting my best action sports pix ever.

Best portraiture ever

Best scenics ever

This lens has turned me into a Macro-Maniac

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18-200 mm F/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF DX VR Lens:

This lens cannot be used if you are looking down or up. The lens creeps by itself. The only way to photograph a flower is to hold the lens with your left hand or use a piece of tape to hold lens in position. Same thing if you are looking up to grab a shot of a bird in flight. You will have the lens fall back on you. This lens is perfect if you keep the camera somewhat level. Takes great photos. I surely would advise somebody to purchase this lens. It is superior to my last camera and several lens to match this 18-200mm. You will be very satisfied with this lens as I am. Good shooting to you. Doug

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One of the best I have ever had.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18-200 mm F/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF DX VR Lens:

Love the versatility, good zoom; fairly compact, but also a bit heavy.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18-200 mm F/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF DX VR Lens:

This is a terrific lens for a starter that needs to take photos from wide-angle to telephoto. The lens speed drops dramatically at around 50mm focal length which makes it unsuitable for certain effects. The VR function is extremely good.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18-200 mm F/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF DX VR Lens:

This lens gives me so many options. I love it.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18-200 mm F/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF DX VR Lens:

Very versatile lens high quality construction. This one however broke after 10 days of light use, gear screech noise from inside, had to send in for repairs[...]Takes some time to get it back repaired from nikon. Have been using now for a month, it seems ok sometimes a little noisy in the autofocus it might need repairs again soon? [...] I don't feel like the $$ savings was worth the downtime and basically now my "new" lens is a factory repaired lens and I have only owned it for 45 days. The range and use of this lens is extrodinary. I shoot forclosing homes for value and speedy shots from a quick stop in the street are critical, fast autofocus on my D-300 and superior zoom make this my favorite outside lens. Inside homes 18mm isn't quite wide enough. Get the 12-24mm

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18-200 mm F/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF DX VR Lens:

I use this for wedding photography mostly. This lens aleviates me changing lenses and lets me use my second camera for my fisheye.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18-200 mm F/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF DX VR Lens:

Great lens!! I have not had the problem with lens creep which is often mentioned in buyer's reviews. Nikon quality is evident,as always. Takes great pictures and VR works effortlessly. Very satisfied with this lens!!! Highly recommended!!

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18-200 mm F/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF DX VR Lens:

This is a perfect lens for all purpose in Nikon DSLR family. Though the price is little on higher side but it is worth buying this lens becoz it gives perfect quality pictures. Previously I had to carry 2 lenses now I can meet my requirement with one single lens. I am using it with my D70. In one line I would say it is a perfect lens which gives perfect picture on a perfect price.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18-200 mm F/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF DX VR Lens:

Great product. Was using 35mm - 105mm and the new lens beats it in all ways accept it's a 3.5.

Old lens was 1.8 and let in more light

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18-200 mm F/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF DX VR Lens:

I use this lens on my D60. I had purchased the D60 in a kit which included two Nikkor AF-S DX VR lenses
* 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G
* 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED Lens

I knew from using my Nikon FG, purchased in 1980, with a 35-70mm lens that those two lenses would not work for me. Most of the pictures I take are in the 35-70 mm range. I know I would find myself wanting to switch to the “other lens” for a picture.

I looked and found the Zoom-NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G lens. I also looked at a Sigma 18-200mm lens but the price difference/savings was not enough for me, so I purchased this Nikkor lens. It not a cheap leans, actually about the price of the D60 with a 18-55mm lens. The lens is worth the price! It takes great pictures and you can tell it is a quality build by how smooth things operate.

It is now my only lens for my D60. The 18-55mm & 55-200mm now sit on a shelf in my closet. I doubt I’ll use them since the 18-200 does everything I need. Things I have noticed about the 18-200mm are the following:
1) It uses a 72 mm filter, the lenses which came with the camera use 52 mm filter, so it is a larger diameter lens.
2) Some people may think the lens in heavy at 19.8 oz, vs 11.8 oz of the 55-200mm which came with the camera. I don’t think it is a problem but my Mother complained about the weight.

I would recommend this lens to anyone looking for a 18-200mm lens. If you want a faster lens you will have to look at a fixed focal length since this is a f/3.5-5.6 lens.

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I use the 18 - 200 as my primary lense on a D70 but have asperations to use it on the D300 soon.

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I wanted a lense that is versatile and covers a wide range of uses, I think I found it all in this lense. I am completely satisfied!

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18-200 mm F/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF DX VR Lens:

Very efficient all-around walk around lens. I can use it for 90% of the shooting I do without having to change lenses. I would highly recommend this as a one lens solution.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18-200 mm F/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF DX VR Lens:

I use this lens for sports, nature --- well just about everything that I photograph. Fabulous not having to change between two lenses. Excellent image quality.

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I do quite a bit of photography from studio work for Red Oxx and then my Trip Reports from abroad. I have taken my Nikon's from Zambia to Guatemala. The mountains of Montana when I am shooting around home.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18-200 mm F/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF DX VR Lens:

I wish the lens was cheaper! But this lens is the perfect all around lens.The quality of this lens is VERY GOOD! A must have for anyone who travels alot.This is a 18mm wide angle and a 200mm zoom! That's why you pay up for it! Once you see how VERSATILE this lens is.You will know if you have just one lens to travel with,this is the one you want! I have a NIKON D80 Great lens!

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VR is grate for long on the fly shoots

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18-200 mm F/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF DX VR Lens:

This lens is particularly useful for someone wanting to use a single lens for multiple purposes. By using one lens, the chances of getting dust in the camera or dropping/damaging the lens is virtually eliminated. It includes vibration reduction, a great feature.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18-200 mm F/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF DX VR Lens:

I got this lens because of an upcoming trip to Africa and I didn't want to take any more equipment than necessary. It did it all and produced more than 2,000 high-quality images in my Nikon D40x. With the VR and outstanding design, it beats the lower-priced competition. The only problem is that I now have little use for my 18-55 lens.

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if purchasing one lens at time...18-200

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i use this lens primarily for travel photography and family pictures.i am very pleased with the quality of photos.it has a very good range;from wide angle to medium telephoto so i rarely have to change lenses.the vibration reduction adds two to three stops hand held.overall,i am very pleased with this lens.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18-200 mm F/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF DX VR Lens:

The 18-200 range covers almost all situations. I no longer have to change lenses. The VR is great for situations where there is no time to set up a tripod and not enough light to use a fast shutter speed.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18-200 mm F/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF DX VR Lens:

Great lens for the money. I was worried I would need to purchase another lens, but after 6 months I do not see the need. This lens does it all.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18-200 mm F/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF DX VR Lens:

Great little lens. Works well in low light with VR on. Just switched this to my wife's D70.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18-200 mm F/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF DX VR Lens:

I bought this lens with my first digital slr camera, d80. I take nature photos and sport action photos. The lens works well and I get good clean crisp photos. It has decent range and does nice up close and personal shots

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18-200 mm F/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF DX VR Lens:

Great lens for the price

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18-200 mm F/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF DX VR Lens:

I use this lens on my D200 for closeups of Butterflies(focuses down to 20 inches),scenery,portrait and action. The only time I experience lens creep is when I am shooting perpendicular to the ground at 24mm or longer. This lens takes quality pictures and quality made.

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I have used Nikkor optics for over thirty years, they are rugged and always stand up to abuse handed out by a professioanl like me the added advantage of VR is a plus when taking longer focal length shots in church interiors.

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The vibration reduction works even better than I expected. I am getting decent shots at 135mm and a shutter speed of 1/40th. Amazing.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18-200 mm F/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF DX VR Lens:

I use this lens every time I go out. It is the best all around lens that I have. It can get in close or back out, what ever the situation. The only problem I have had is a little keystoeing with intermittent focal lenghts. Over all the Lens is the best zoom lens that I have used

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18-200 mm F/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF DX VR Lens:

This is a great do it all lens. It can get in close or back out to get the whole soht. The VR is great. You can realy get a full stop or better out of it. Its quick for its size. Not a cheep lens but if your looking for a great do it all lens or up grade this is the one you want. The only problem I have had is a little keystoneing, but it is a wide angle lens so that is to be expected at certin focial lenghts.

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Works well in different situations. If course, for very close-ups and very far you will need different lenses, but otherwise I happy photgraphing bugs, flowers and far away landscapes.

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I use this lens mostly for nature photography. Operation is smooth quiet and fast. This lens hasn't come off my camera for months, it's the only lens I need for great nature photos.

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I bought this lens expecting a high quality all purpose lens; that is exactly what I got. The most satisfying experience using it was a recent trip to Alaska, where it performed beautifully whether the subject was people, animals, or landscapes. Like other reviewers I have experienced some lens creep while carrying the camera by the strap, but this is just a minor inconvenience. The fact that I have given one of these lenses to each of my children says how much I am enjoying it

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This one lens covers most situations for both indoor and outdoor applications. The VR feature makes hand-held shots at over 1/10 second possible. Light and compact enough for a long hike. Don't throw away your macro, fisheye, long telephoto, or f2.8 and larger lenses, keep them for mission-critical applications where longer, wider or shorter may still be required.

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this was a father day gift that died in less than one week and about 200 shots.[...]replaced it no questions asked but a lens of this caliber and $$$$$$$ should not have a reliability issue

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18-200 mm F/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF DX VR Lens:

great for interiors, close up and panoramic landscapes

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Includes everything needed to take the perfect picture.

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i bought this fir my fathers day gift with a d300 body and the auto focus failed in less then one week and less the 200 shots!!

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For about 10 years prior I was still using NIKON FE lens...in particular that 28-85 IAS "traveling lens"...then I went to point and shot 5.1 megapixle...and NOW using NIKON D300 with this 18-200 mm lens...more than a lens...this is like a DREAM come true...seems like I have a "traveling lens" given to me by the GODS!...and it has autofocus! I first used it to take picture of BIRDS in the WILDLIFE REFUGE, and at first I had some challenges getting accustomed to new technolog...BUT 10 day later! WOW! INCREDIBLE! I took a photo of the Engrit...my spelling may be off a little...anyhow, the bird was flying low to the water and it capture it beautifully with a beautiful REFLECTION! I have never seen a photo better in my life! I thought this was a SLOW lens like in the OLD days with my NIKON FE but with DIGITAL technology today, these babies are on STERIODS it seems! I consider this a FAST LENS! I have takes some AWESOME photos of BIRDS flying that I thought I would not be able to capture...I thought originally the lens was only for still pictures! MUST BUY for ALL PHOTOGRAPHERS!

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Great Lens, could be lighter; It weighs about the same as my D50. at 18mm use only one filter otherwise it will block out the corners.

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Use for moving shots.....animals, dog agility trials with clear pictures - the auto focus makes it quick and easy, no more blurred photos and the wide angle is awesome .... Only thing that is not so great.....the price.....and some photo sites that offer the lowest deal are usually not all truthful. please beware when shopping online. Google some of the other sites for their reviews..
I had an order with of them and showed in stock, next day I received an email saying it was not in stock....they wanted to sell me something else.....

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Ease of use. You do not need to switch lenses to get great wide angle or zoom shots! This lens is big but not bulky. Easy to handle. The VR works great!!!

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It is really compact and easy to use!

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One of the best purchases I have made along with my Nikon D300. This is a great pair....

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It is something ,what I really needed.This product is very usefull indoor an also outdoor.I recomend this lens.

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I shoot school sports portraits for a living and am on the go non stop while at a shoot. at the school running from the gym out to the ball field to do baseball, then over to the track to take care of them. between my paperwork, the alien bee and power pack...I tend to leave the tripod in the truck. well more than a time or two have I had to walk across campus to get it just in case I am not as steady as I brag about. well no more is that in issue, obviously if I am shooting several teams from one position I will use one, but I must say that I am very impressed with the vibration reduction. never used one before, I guess I am ruined now since I will not be able to bring myself to buy glass again without it. I have hand held macro shots at a focal length of 200mm, subject at 1.5 feet, with a shutter speed of 1/6th second with no visible "shake".

I was burglarized a couple months ago and had all my equipment taken...luckily the insurance company came threw and I was able to upgrade my rig. I was dead set on getting the D300, but was torn over the the choice of lens kits. I had used the 18-135 every day for a year or more and was sure of its quality and ability, but thought I would treat myself, as if the 300 alone wasn't. highly recommend this over the 135, if not for the VR, for the longer focal length and the metal mounting ring. 18-135's is plastic

I am very very happy with the choice.

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I Love this lens. I use it on my D80. It is a great all around lens, I get awesome wakeboard & barefoot waterskiing shots. Which for the barefoot shots it is about 75ft from where I sit. It pulls the action in nice & I can crop them in further & still have great pic. The VR is helpful in a boating situation.
Having the range of 18-200mm to float between makes it a great everyday type lens. Portraits Are great, indoor volleyball & ice hockey pics are good. Better with some learning- Only thing that would make it better would be a bit more tele... But, it is adequate for most situations. So I am looking into the 80-400mm VR.

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When you buy (or own) a Nikon dSLR (DX) - this is the lens to get. Buy the body and the 18-200 VR; don't waste $$ on other lenses that come with outfits. Consider the cost of the 18-200VR as part of the package deal - rather buy a body one notch down if budget is an issue.

This is hands-donw the most useful and all-round lens currently available for the Nikon dSLR unless you go for prime lenses.

To complement this lens, get the Sigma 10-20 on the wide end and if you need it a 400mm+ lens. A good addition is also a Nikon 1.8/35 or 1.8/50 for evening events when you want to pack light.

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I bought this lens simply so I wouldn't worry about getting dirt or dust on the sensor when changing lenses. Since receiving the lens I have only good things to say. I went on vacation shortly after receiving the lens and walked around San Fran for 8 days with the D40 and this lens-was great to get both the wide angle for some of the scenic bay shots and zooming in for others.

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I use this lens indoors and outdoors with equally good results. The range of the zoom from 18 mm to 200 mm is outstanding and has kept this the only lens that I have purchased. I can't imagine needing to go back to multiple lens! A must buy!

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I bought this for the focal length range and also so I wouldnt have to keep changing lenses and take a chance on getting dust into the sensor. It has met all of my expectations. All in a 4" package.

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Great wide-angle. Can achieve moderate fish-eye effect if desired. EXCELLENT for large group shots. Equally good indoor and outdoor.
A tad slow on re-focus / re-cycle speed. Don't get this lens expecting mid-range shots.

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A great lens for the price. I am not sure for the images I take I would need another lens. I put this lens on the D300. More power than I need, but wow!

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Since receiving this lens, it hasn't left my D40 Body. This lens replaced my 18-55 (which came with the D40) and the Nikon 55-200. But added the VR. However I don't use VR as much as I thought I would. I use this lens mostly for scenic images. The range is great when using for people, from a wide group shot to zoom to a particular detail.

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I chose this 'all purpose' VR lens to take everywhere... when I did not want to tote several heavier duty lenses. I find the ease of use, weight and clarity on the D300 very good for general purpose shooting. I would recommend it as a starter lens to any Nikon 'nuts' like myself. [@]

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Combines three of my other lens so now I only have to carry one camera and one very versatile lens. Have been to two large indoor track meets and never felt that I did not have the correct lens for all the action shots.

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THIS LENS IS THE ONLY LENS YOU NEED. GREAT GOR EVERYTHING. I THOUGHT IT WAS A BIT COSLTY, BUT ITS WORTH ALL THE MONEY.MY TRIPOD IS FOR SALE "SELDOM USED"CAUSE OF THIS TERRIFIC LENS. NEXT LENS TO PURCHASE IS A HOLY-MACRO!

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With 11x zoom, this is the lens I leave on the camera 99.9% of the time.

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I wanted something more that kame with my D40 Camera, it waws worth every penny, I use this lens more often than the 18mm-55mm.

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I am now using this as my "never take it off" lens. I kept my Nikkor Macro for super close-ups, my kit lens as a spare. But that is all I need ! BUY THIS PRODUCT!! It is clearly the sharpest lens I have used. You won't regret it.

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This is the first lens we've added to our D40x, other than the stock lens that came with it. We found it a bit heavy, but we'll worth the weight as it is the perfect lens to keep on our camera for all around shooting.

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It's a good flexible lens that is lightweight and takes good pictures. It seems flimsy when compared to pro lenses like the 70-200 or 17-35 but it stays on my D50 while the better lenses are used on a D300.

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I bought a D80 and got this lens to use as my main lens so I would have a wide range of zoom capabilities and had read much about this being the first choice of lens that can stay on the camera and get good results. Although pricy, I like that I don't have to keep switching lenses as I would have if I got the 18-55mm and 70-200mm lens in the kit I was considering. Plus this has the VR which helps improve clarity in zoom shots and is the way to go with the Nikon lenses today. Al-in-all I love the pictures so far, even though I am new to digital photography so I do not see some of the other negatives people speak about yet. Highly recommended as main lens.

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Consider this: How much money would you spend on three or four lenses to do all the jobs that this one lens will do by itself. It's a "no brainer". The lens creep was expected, but the shadows cast by the flash on close ups was not. I thought the lens would be short enough for close ups with flash. I was mistaken. Still, all in all, this lens has prevented me from spending any more money on other lenses.

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Great overall lens. I've owned a N.Y. portrait / wedding photography studio for more that 20 years. This is the best multi purpose lens I've owned. Not the world's fastest but brides don't move like racehorses. From photojournelism to portraits, to candids the lens does it all beautifully. Watch out for distortion on close shots where you are wider than 24mm.

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Upgraded from an 18-135. The VR by itself makes it worth it. The added zoom is a bonus. Possible to zoom out to 200 and take blur-free photos. But be aware of lens creep when carrying this around.

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Primarily use the lenses for outdoor sporting events, but have also used for indoor portraits. Overall, very pleased with the high quality of the photographs. Excellent one lenses solution. Can't find any flaws.

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This lens is a perfect walk-around lens. Well worth the price. Built well, but not quite as good as the Nikon 70-300mm VR. It has some weight to it, but it is not too heavy even on a D40. It's full of glass so it’s not going to be light. As mentioned by others, there are some creep issues with the zoom. The broad range in focal length makes getting the "shot" easier. This lens has been ideal for about 80%-90% of our shooting conditions. I would find it almost impossible for one lens to do more, without costing 4 times as much. I would be the first in line to buy the same lens in a constant f/2.8 if Nikon was so inclined, even if it was 3 times the price. The 200mm focal limit some times leaves us wanting to get a little closer. When we need more reach, we just switch to the 70-300mm.

We've used it on our D40 and D80. This lens worked great on both cameras. The only negative marks I would give it is the slower shutter speed limits with low light shots, but if it were faster it would cost much more. Low light conditions at full zoom are a hit or miss due to the f/5.6 aperture, with hand held and moving subjects being particularly troubleling.

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Mostly nature photography--especially wildflowers and fungi. This is my walk-around lens of choice for my Nikon D70. It replaces a Tamron 28-75 + 1.4 teleconverter. The Tamron didn't have enough wide-angle but otherwise was a more robust and faster (F2.8)lens than the Nikon 18-200.

I like the big 200mm zoom but still would like to have had a faster lens for better stop-action capabilities in low light situations.

My biggest disappointment is the sloppy zoom creep of the Nikon 18-200VR. Some users reported that full retraction prevented zoom creep--that is not true. Full retraction worked for me for about 1 week of use and then the lens began to "fall out" of retraction anytime it was pointed toward the ground--especially at angles more than 60 degree off of horizontal. This can be very aggravating when shooting downward at anything other than full zoom. I'm thinking of fabricating an elastic fabric wrap of some sort that will slip over the lens body to hold it in position yet be loose enough to allow me to easily zoom. Nikon should have fixed this problem long ago since I know everyone seems to complain about it.

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If you buy only one lens for your Nikon, this is probably the one to get. It is incredibly versatile, and the VR works very well. The VR will allow hand-held shots at shutter speeds I would never attempt without it (like 1/10 s @ 200 mm FL). Focus is fast and very good for a zoom lens.

Having said that, there is only so much that a f/5.6 lens can do. VR helps prevent blurring due to camera movement, but not subject movement. For instance, I tried to shoot my daughter's volleyball tournament in a typically-lit (i.e., poorly) high school gym and found that there just wasn't enough light to stop the action even at ISO 1600. I could have taken good still life photos in that light with the 18-200, but not action shots. I switched to a 50mm f/1.8 lens, and got good results. In that situation, I needed a fast lens, not VR.

AS long as you understand the limitations of VR, of zoom lenses in general, and of f/5.6, you will love this lens.

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My first with Nikon, love it. I am already looking at more lenses. To think that I had second thoughts about going with a digital camera, I would never want to go back to film.

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I find I use this lens more and more just to avoid changing lens. Good consistent output and the VR does a nice job.

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I use this lens daily and, over all, it is a good lens with sharp focus. It has a very wide range and is literally the only lens I shoot with right now. If you are considering this lens, it will probably serve you fairly well. The biggest problem with this lens is its tendancy to extend on its own when pointed even SLIGHTLY downward. It really makes the lens feel cheap and poorly constructed. In my opinion, spending [$]for a lens is enough to expect tighter construction. When my camera is hanging on its strap around my neck, the lens slides out to fully extended in just a matter of a few seconds (hormones?). Don't get me wrong, I like the lens, but the more I use it, the more I wish the lens was not always sliding out.

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This is a great lens, period. It's not tack sharp but it's the only lens you'll ever need for general photography. Sharpness is acceptable at all range (18-200mm). Lens creep could be a problem for some user.

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Very convenient having one lense that can do it all.

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I use this product for all around photography here in Southern California for mostly outside activities, wildlife, and scenery photography.

I like the weight of the lens, albeit hefty, because it allows me a pivot point for target acqusition and letting me operate the camera controls more easily with my other hand.

Took it out of the box yersterday and ran it throught its paces at the San Diego Zoo and the Beach area nearby, just super results.

I experienced no creep which seemed to be an earlier complaint.

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I like the versatility and general usability of the lens. With someone who has a tight budget, this lens is for you. Bokeh is nice and the reach is spectacular at 200 coupled with the VR. This one is certainly going to my 5 piece collection.

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Great all around lens! I was skeptical at first because of all the talk about lens creep, but other than a little creepin I'm very happy with it. With the VR, the great pictures and versatility it all makes up for it!

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Paired this lens with a D40x. Wow! The autofocus is very quick, the 11x range is so versatile. I never was a great photographer, but right out of the box this lens/camera combo has produced some of the nicest pics I've ever been lucky enough to take.

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I love this lens! We put it on when it arrived and have never taken it off. It works great for all casual use, and great for kids and their sports. If you are photographing indoors and need to zoom all the way out you will need a better flash on the D40. The picture picks up a black artifact from the lens.

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I have had this lens just a few months. The quality of the images is spectacular. However, the lens has been sent into Nikon for repair already. A small bump while shooting has this lens in the repair shop. For the money, this lens should be made better. I previously was a Canon user. Never had this problem with Canon lenses.

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Fantastic lense with great range. The only other lense I carry is a super wide angle. You'll enjoy this one.

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I bought this couple of days ago and put it to work this weekend and I couldn't be more happier while taking photos - one sweet lens. A little heavy but it's worth it considering that it functions as all-in-one type of lens. Durable construction and sharp focus too - VR serves its purpose. I only have used this over the weekend and no negative feedback so far (hope it stays that way :).

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I have used this lense now for about a year and I love the range it has. It covers everything I have taken pictures of from close to far.

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I remove it only when I need the 12-24 or the 300! Feels great! Shoots great! Love it!

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I,m really enjoying this camera. Before this, I waited over 20 years to replace my Nikormat EL. At the tail end of the film era, I bought an F100. I also bought an 80-200 f2.8 Nikkor to go with it. It was a great combo but I had to wait to get the film back to see what mistakes I had made or what settings I had set wrong. Plus, good scanners aren't cheap if I wan't to get good quality photos into my computer. Now I'm not afraid of wasting frames, I can check what I took right now, and I am learning alot faster. Also the 200mm works like a 300mm f2.8. I just shot the horse races, and with focus tracking, 5fps, 300mm f.28, and all the frames I want, I have some beautiful shots. I'm a happy camper.

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Great lens for general shooting situations. My only wish was that it was faster.

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I have very mixed feeling about this very popular, and hard to get lens. I ordered mine recently[...].I have taken some great shots with it. However, through the mid range, about 55-100 mm or so, the aspect ratio/geometry looks very odd. Compared to my kit lens (18-55), and my 55-200 VR-I, well, they just look better to my eye. Certainly there is some subjectivity involved in evaluating glass. I have not run into the zoom creep that it is notorious for. The sheer weight of the lens, combined with the broad focal length, almost makes it unavoidable at some point. Nikon really should design some kind of lock for walking around and wearing it, or for storing it in your bag.I like it on the wide, and close ends. It's versatility and ability to leave it on the body, therefore minimizing the opportunity to introduce dust onto the sensor, make this a great "Swiss Army Knife", all purpose lens. yes, it is not, by any means, a fast lens. But the VR-II feature does indeed work very well, and does what it is supposed to do, as advertised.

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I was anxious to get this lens and waited four months for it. I've been using it for about six months and find that it is middle of the road for optical quality. I wound up buying a standard 50mm for taking sharp photos and portraits. What is very annoying is the zoom creep. After each shot, if I allow my camera to hang with the lens down, it racks out all the way to 200 mm every time. I finally got fed up and sent to Nikon for service. They claim it is normal and did nothing.

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We do wedding photography mostly. Some family portraits and some wildlife and floral photography and this is a great overall lens. I love the VR on this lens. I keep this lens on the D 80 and never change it. keeps the sensor clean. If I need another
lens then I use the backup camera. Great for an overall multi-purpose lens. If I only had one lens for my D-80 this would be it.

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I know that everyone complains about the additional weight of this lens, and the lens creep that happens when this lens is used either shooting straight up or straight down, however, these probles are greatly offset by the dependibility and wide shooting range that this single lens offers.

The drawbacks listed by most reviewers is due to its durability. This is a heavyweight professional grade lens and not a cheap plastic bodied imitation like some of the competitors are offering.

I am a professional wedding & portrait photographer and my livlyhood depends on sharp clear images. This lens saves me valuable time while shooting because I no longer have to stop and change out lenses, or even grab a second body with a different lens mounted on it. I mount this one lens on my Nikon D200 and go. I am able to shoot the etire wedding without changing out a single lens, which means that I have more time to shoot great images.

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This lens really works well especially Vibration Reduction feature, which helps eradicate blurry pictures. Now I can take handheld images at slower shutter speeds and in a wider range of lighting conditions.

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Only had a few days, but so far am fairly impressed with the abilities. VR is awesome. As purported, there is some lens creep in the middle range (80-135 or so). It's heavy, but there's a lot of glass in there, so no wonder.

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This lens replaced the 18-55 and 55-200 that came with my D40 kit. I've had the lens a few days now and have taken about 200 or so shots. The VR does help quite a bit when there's low light --- sounds a bit like moving gears inside when it's on --- kind of amusing. All in all, I think the lens is quite good, though like others I experienced the creep issue. It doesn't happen when the lens is at 18mm and pointed down, but once it's out a bit, the creep does occur. All in all, I think the lens is a slam dunk and really obviates the need for changing lenses throughout the day. There's nothing else like this right now.

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I wanted to get the 18-200mm for a long time, and finally a month ago I bought it. I couldn't be much happier with it! Apart from being a little slow it's just great.

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I have taken over 25,000 images with this lens since getting it last year. I use it for everything. Only negative is can't stop action in low light, otherwise just a great Nikon product.

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Used the lens today for the first time. I can't believe how sharp and crisp my shots were. So far I have not had any problem with lens creep that I have read so much about. This will solve the problem of having to change out lenses all the time. This one does almost everything I need.It's great on my D80.

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Great Lens! I recently went to Las Vegas. I brought my 28-75, the 70-300, the 12-24 as well as the 18-200 VR. I only used this lens, it worked in all situations. Great sharp pictures!

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18-200 mm F/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF DX VR Lens:

I BOUGHT THIS CAMERA FROM RITZ CAMERA. THE DELIVERY WAS INCREDIBLY FAST! THE LENS IS EXACTLY WHAT I EXPECTED AND MORE. THE VR REALLY WORKS. I TESTED AT 200 mm AND SHAKE THE CAMERA IN PURPOSE. THE RESULT WAS A VERY SHARP IMAGE.
I WAS IMPRESSED. SOME PEOPLE SAYS IT CREEPS. MINE DOES ALSO A LITTLE BUT WHEN ATTACHED TO MY D200 AND MB D200 BATTERY PACK THE CAMERA STAYS ORIZONTAL SO IT DOES NOT CREEP.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18-200 mm F/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF DX VR Lens:

I love the zoom range on this camera, especially for fast paced events such as weddings and sports photography. The only drawback is the maximum aperture of 3.5 which is a little slow for weddings in churhes where flash is not allowed. The VR is great though and very helpful.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18-200 mm F/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF DX VR Lens:

This is a great all in one lens for the professional photographer. As well as well as anyone else who loves photography and like to take great pictures. it is even a great lens for the amateur who is just starting out.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18-200 mm F/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF DX VR Lens:

Great all around lens that is sharp and compact.
Autofocus works very well - no lens creep so far. Using with D80 and it's a great combo

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18-200 mm F/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF DX VR Lens:

I purchased this as an upgrade from the 18-135 mm thinking the extra focal length and the VR would be worth the extra money. I am going back to the 18-135 as I get much better photos and the lens is much lighter. Perhaps I purchased a lemon?

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18-200 mm F/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF DX VR Lens:

This is the lens to have if you can have only one

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18-200 mm F/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF DX VR Lens:

this lens is every thing you've ever read about; the good and the bad. A great performer and the only lens you'll need for most of your work. But man this lens creeps like a mutha, pointed up or down. This is the only downside for me , and I live with it because i am such a fan otherwise. GET ONE! ( maybe they've fixed the creep issue by now)

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18-200 mm F/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF DX VR Lens:

This is a great lens. [...]Definately worth the price and wait to receive. Crisp focusing, great flexability with the zoom. Works well with portrait, candids, sports, night/indoor, and low light. I highly recommend this lens.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18-200 mm F/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF DX VR Lens:

Good focus, good sharpness, amazing zoom range. The VR makes travel photography so much nicer...no tripod needed.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18-200 mm F/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF DX VR Lens:

This lens is incredible, well worth the money and the wait. Far more convenient then carrying the two lenses it would take to replace it, plus VR. Excellent value.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18-200 mm F/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF DX VR Lens:

I "upgraded" to this lens from the 18-135mm kit lens. I was very disappointed in this lens. I could not produce a single shot I was happy with today. Although this is my first day with the lens, I didn't have any problems getting quality shots out of my kit lens. The bokeh from the 18-200mm is terrible. Very grainy. I must have a dud...

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18-200 mm F/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF DX VR Lens:

This lens replaced about 4-5 lenses that I used to always carry with me. Well worth the money!

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18-200 mm F/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF DX VR Lens:

I was alittle reluctant to spend the money on this lens, but I did it. Now a few months later I couldn't be happier. This lens is worth every penny!

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18-200 mm F/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF DX VR Lens:

This lense has become my favorite. It works great on my Nikon d200. I would recommend it to any user. It worked great when I used at a recent wedding I attended. The results looked professional.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18-200 mm F/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF DX VR Lens:

Switching from The Olympus E-1 to the D200 has been a bit of a learing curve but this lense takes the cake. It easy to use and very smooth.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18-200 mm F/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF DX VR Lens:

This is Superman's lense if there were one. Clark uses it, I'm sure of it.
i have two, one at home, and one at work.
Get this lense, and you'll see the difference!

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18-200 mm F/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF DX VR Lens:

This lens is the main factor for me to choose a Nikon DSLR. I hate to change lens frequently, especially in the outdoor which may let dust in to the camera. With this lens, I actually take more pictures and have more fun. The value is absolutely worth the price.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18-200 mm F/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF DX VR Lens:

The Vibration-Reduction helps capture long-range shots that would otherwise be too dark; greater aperture would be a welcome addition.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18-200 mm F/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF DX VR Lens:

I will start with what it is not for:1.This is not for pro's cherished lens for their daily work for living. 2.This is not for fast action, sport photos. That does not mean it is slow in focus, but not fast enough to catch kids in their basketball games, either.Now what this is for:1. A perfect whole day's walk-around lens for street people photos, sight-seeing photos, zoo-visiting photos, sometimes sun-rise, sun-set photos, because it is fairly light for its versatility. 18-200mm range is good for even lanscape photos! Not much distortion 18-24mm, but a bit soft and distortion towards 200mm. About f/8 and 11, it shines best!2. A perfect companion for one-lens-only trips say, Swiss Alps, Paris, London, Alaska, even Disney, etc!3. It will render pretty vivid colors for your Fall-color trips, and beach trips as well. If you are all for hikings. This one is a must without breaking your back or neck!4. For this price, I must say it's an upgrade from general use, and a less perfect one for professional works for sale to your clients. Yet you might produce good ones for sale with this lens, if you know how to make best out of it!5. One more lens you need besides this can be Nikon 12-24 (it is a pro lens, though about [$] range for both used and new ones). I will say 18-200 for 90% of the time, 12-24 for the rest 10%.All in all, you will not regret to spend [$] for this lens whatsoever! Remember it was a kit lens for D200, also you can put this to D40 or D40X. What a compact combination for your all-day walk-around for a pure enjoyment!A possible scenario for this lens:1. Either D 40 or D 40X with this lens for all day walk-around or travel companion. It's more than a back-up body and lens combo! You will produce a stunning photos with this kind of combo.2. D200 with 12-24 for a serious photos for sale to your clints!Hope this helps somebody out there.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18-200 mm F/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF DX VR Lens:

Love the lens, compact and allows me to shoot under low light conditions, great for taking pictures of my children at play or in the early evening outside, it has a great range 18-200mm. Very happy with it, it is worth the wait to order (mine took 4 months). My only complaint about this lens is that if you let the lens hang down it will creep all the way from 18mm to 200mm. I am very happy with the VR, great all around lens!

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18-200 mm F/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF DX VR Lens:

This is all the lens you'll ever need. Sharp focus, no distortion. There's a reason why this is only available on backorder at all camera stores. I'd get it here :)

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18-200 mm F/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF DX VR Lens:

Not a PRO & never had or tried a VR-I lens. Didn't buy VR-I due to reports. Use D100 & shoot with different filters (CP, NDs, etc.) Let friends use before they bought it (or did not) and covered bunch of different cameras (80, 70, etc), environments, conditions, test cases to see what it can do (Engineers, what u expect!?), etc... (Weddings, indoor/outdoor parties, landscapes, sunsets/rises, lowlight, etc). They reported similar/same results. Don't recall when I ordered it but it was shortly after it was released as pre/early orders and people/PROs did initial review. Why I waited so long for this review... provided reviews/comments at other sites a while ago & it was just confirming what others (especially known PROs) already reported, winning $ will help pay photography addiction.
Overall=good. Still don't think it is the ultimate lens... From hand-held perspective, lens is kind of like what I get with my point-shoot cameras (don't consider the 'camera' and it's capabilities itself)... you almost always get a good picture when kept within capabilities and limits. I still do "serious" shooting with a tripod (& usually other lenses)... accept no other options, why settle for less or chance you may get 1 'okay' shot with hand-held low-light? Major issues: [1] out of box/new 'shipped from Nikon' [at least that was my understanding at ordering], mine creeps (zoom slips if lens not held horizontal, didn't even need to shake test it) even before I let my friends use it but I blame them anyways ;-) & is fustrating for some shots as well as just protecting (an expensive) lens when not taking photos. A little looser now that had it for a while. This was reported by some users right from start when researching; however, never clear how bad. yep, guess it wasn't bad enough to return the lens. [2] Both ends of lens' range is weak (image sharpness/distortions) but should be expected (unfortunately, no such thing as a miracle lens, yet). Here and if go to other sites, found similar reports. Interesting notes and instructions comes with lens for different camera models (expected settings to be same for all Nikons), and setting instructions for tripod use. Would have like to seen those instructions before I bought it. Revealed conditions about this lens as well as cammeras. Shouldn't be surprised that info was not identified on sites when I was doing my research.
Still like my nikon 70-300 (think it has better glass, coating, and overall quality... had it from film days) except I can be closer to subj with the 18-200.
When it comes down to it, no one knows what lens you use unless you let them know (in file or tell). If you enjoy photography and have $ you might like the lens.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18-200 mm F/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF DX VR Lens:

I have waited for this lens for some time now and it was well worth the wait! I have it on a D40 and the picture quality is amazing. I love the fact that I may never have to switch lenses again! The convenience of that alone is worth the price of the lens. It is quite heavy though, but very easy to use.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18-200 mm F/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF DX VR Lens:

As a working professional of 35 years I have waited for the lens good enough to free me from carrying a four lens bag and now I have it. I carry a one lens holster and this is the lens. I call it the Obie Wan lens because it keeps telling me to go for the shots that I KNOW are impossible - 1/6 second handheld nighshots from a moving boat, 200mm panning shots at a hockey game at 1/30th. 35 years experience tells me that those shots are a waste of time. My Obie Wan lens says "what's the problem". It amazes me everyday and I haven't enjoyed shooting this much in years.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18-200 mm F/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF DX VR Lens:

Great traveling lens. This lens has the range that I am looking for and I don't have to carry additional lenses to get it. The vibration reduction feature works great.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18-200 mm F/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF DX VR Lens:

Great lens. Fast focusing, accurate focusing (always two important things), great versatility in all situations, great range, VR works great. Everything about this lens is great. I love it. It'll be hard to top this.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18-200 mm F/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF DX VR Lens:

This is easily the best travel lens ever made. The range is incredible and the VR allows you to hand hold the camera at surprisingly low shutter speeds. The optics quality overall is pretty good.

IMO, it is a little weak at both ends but that shouldn't be a surprise. It is not often you get the chance to have a range of 18-200mm in one lens. This quickly became my workhorse lens. I use others for specialty types of photos but for general work, it is simply outstanding.

Yeah, there is still a long wait for the lens but it is so worth the wait.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18-200 mm F/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF DX VR Lens:

Not as great as I thought it would be. Absorbs more light light than a black hole, which means forget about taking photos without a flash even in a moderately well lit room.
Still, a very versatile and useful lens, and the VR works very nicely. Somewhat recommended.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18-200 mm F/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF DX VR Lens:

If you bring only one lens, bring the 18-200VR. When buying a Nikon dSLR get the body and this lens rather than the one that comes in the kit. The price difference is well worth it.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18-200 mm F/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF DX VR Lens:

This is a great lens. [...]

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18-200 mm F/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF DX VR Lens:

Cant say enough about this lens! Use it with both the D80 and D200, and could not be happier. AF is fast and quiet, VR works great, I was taking handheld shots in Egypt last fall at 1.3s that turned out beautifully. If you need a faster lens the 70-200mm 2.8 VR is great, but like all fast lenses--you will pay for it. I have had people tell me that the indoor performance isn't always the best--again with the lens speed thing, but I am primarily (99.95%) an outdoor photographer--so I cant speak to this specific flaw. For my purposes and my money this is a great way to go!

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18-200 mm F/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF DX VR Lens:

This is an excelent one lens solution for 90% of the photographs I take. If your on the fence about purchasing this len let me sway you onto the side of ownership. Excelent lens and you'll end up selling off your 18-70 in no time.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18-200 mm F/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF DX VR Lens:

I own the Nikon D80 and it came with the 18-135mm lens, which I really liked. [...] I was so excited! This lens is fabulous, fast/sharp focus, VR is fast. I have now put away my 18-135mm and this 18-200mm VR is now my new ALL-THE-TIME lens!! Be prepared to wait for this... but the wait is worth it.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18-200 mm F/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF DX VR Lens:

This lens lives up to all of the accolades that I had read about it. Size, optical performance, value, and the VR operation. [...] Highly recommended

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18-200 mm F/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF DX VR Lens:

A camera is only as good as its lens. Most camera bodies are quite good nowadays, so my advice would be: spend a little less on your body, a little more on your lens. If you can't afford a D80 and a great lens, get a D50. The lens makes the camera.

Turn your camera into a force of nature and go with the nikkor 18-200VR lens. It's not cheap, almost as much as a D80 itself, but it's sharp as a tack through the entire range (I don't see the wide open softness others mention), and it has VR or vibration reduction, which actually enhances your camera's ability to take pictures in lower light (you can shoot at lower ISOs with less shake, and therefore, improved sharpness).

Add that to the fact that you can shoot really wide angle and impressive zoom all in one lens, and you've built yourself an enviable photo package without having to lug a ton of gear around. The lens is so good, and Nikon's production speed so poor, that there's a 6-month waiting list for the lens. But it's well worth the wait. You don't have to change lenses all the time to get the focal length you want, which is why the 18-200 is also called the perfect traveler's lens.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18-200 mm F/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF DX VR Lens:

Best big zoom lens ever made. good picture quality all along.
VR is powerful! you can get clear picture as slow as 1/6s at 200mm.
This lens can also function as a macro lens coz of the short focus distance.
A wonderful lens that will recommend to everyone, you are almost done
with this lens and it obsolete my 17-55mm!

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18-200 mm F/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF DX VR Lens:

Great all around Lens with 11x Zoom coverage, lightweight and VR capacity makes a excellent general purpose Lens... Gives you the opportunity to take advantage of many differant types of Grab A Shot Opportunities. The VR enables you to really push the limits in low light situations....Has some zoom creep especially when walking around wth camera..Small price to pay Great all around Lens

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18-200 mm F/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF DX VR Lens:

Don't let the small maximum apeture scare you away: this lens has replaced my 70 - 200 2.8. The VR capability and small size make the the best overall lens for genera use. I have used it with my D50 for documenting existing conditions for my work (building/construction design) and of course pleasure. This lens is hard to find, but well worth the wait.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18-200 mm F/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF DX VR Lens:

Great lens for many uses (I am sure Nikon intended it that way!). I use it for sports and have found it to be fast and sharp. I have had no instances where the lens is less sharp. It is light, quick and very quiet. One of the big surprises of this lens is how quiet it is. In dark scenes it occasionally hunts for focus, but overall focus performance is better then other Nikon lenses I use (24-120 zoom, 180 fixed). The zoom ring seems to turn the wrong way, counterintuitive to my sense, but that is the only nit I can pick about this lens.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18-200 mm F/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF DX VR Lens:

great all around lens. Sharp images and fast focusing. Does not seem to reduce battery life. One thing to note is that at 18mm, the lens can cast a shadow from the on board flash (D50).
It's the one lense you can use for most of your needs.