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"A worthwhile buy"
on by idaponsPros Nikon name, focal range, VR, resale value
Cons Image quality trade-off for the convenience
Summary Ever since it's announcement, this has been one hot lens. Convenience for the photog who wants to travel light without too much trade-off in image quality. Ok, it's not a pro lens, no one said it was. But there is ample evidence on the web of countless fabulous shots, including many I would be proud to post. As for the creep, most owners report that it stays locked at 18mm, including mine. You can pay less for a similar range zoom (but it won't be a Nikon) or for several shorter lenses. But you have to have them with you, swap them and risk dust and other critters crawling inside your cam. I am very pleased with the 18-200VR.
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"THE lens to carry"
on by DanäPros Highly versatile, excellent VR, excellent image
Cons A bit spendy
Summary I’ve been using the lens on my D200 for a year and I rarely change out lenses as it is so versatile. It is excellent for activities like backpacking where weight and compactness is important.
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"The lens creep has turned me off this lens"
on by FrancisMPros Versatile, replaces multiple lenses
Cons lens creep, expensive, heavy
Summary I have had this lens for a year and have not used it for most of the year. While 18-200mm is a very versatile range, the lens creep is so annoying that I can't use the lens. I can't point upwards or downwards without it creeping. I can't walk around with the camera at my side for more than a minute or two before the lens creeps out. I sent it in to Nikon. They had it for three weeks and returned it in the same condition. I am much happier with my 24-120mm full-frame lens. It's too bad I was swindled by Nikon into spending $800 on this lens.
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"If you want one lens, this is it"
on by bob.mcclenahanPros Great performance, simplicity
Cons Expensive, dark corners
Summary I love this lens. It's why I went with a Nikon D300 over a Canon. I haven't had any problems with lens creep, but I have noticed a problem with dark corners. The zoom range and great operation make up for easy-to-fix issue, however.
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"Great travel lens"
on by gsuenPros I have a D80 and purchased this lens/body combination new for the trip. The lens worked great and I took over 2000 shots.
Recently I used 18mm to take a large crowd, except for the edges, the shot was sharp across the entire frame.Cons Certainly there is a big compromise in the all in one lens, especially at 18mm where things are obviously distorted. The reviews say that the there is also considerable distortion at 70mm, which is hard to avoid using unless you pay close attention.
Summary I took this to China with me. It was great to have one lens and not have to worry about changing lenses. Having the full focal range made life easy when taking pictures on the run. Since I bought the lens and body specifically to take with me to on my trip, I had no experience with either as this was my first D-SLR. Though I could have used more of the capabilities of the combo, I think I came out with some terrific shots. I do recommend a tripod, remote, and a weatherproof bag if you attempt to do the same.
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