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

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Pros

  • Sharp focus (606)
  • Consistent output (476)
  • Easily interchangeable (422)
  • Durable (403)
  • Quality construction (391)
  • Fast focus (275)
  • Lightweight (261)
  • Rugged (226)
  • Easy to clean (110)
  • Easy to use (60)
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Cons

  • Heavy (209)
  • Lens creep (180)
  • Slow focus (33)
  • Weak casing (16)
  • Blurry focus (15)
  • Hard to clean (7)
  • Pricey (7)
  • Scratches easily (4)
  • Tough to attach (3)

Best Uses

  • General purpose (765)
  • Sports/action (307)
  • Wildlife (302)
  • Portraits (201)
  • Landscapes (176)
  • Upgrade (164)
  • Night photography (122)
  • Special effects (70)
  • Shooting outdoors (54)
  • Shooting indoors (41)
 
 
 

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

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Last update: Nov 2, 2009

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

 
 
 

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[50 of 51 customers found this review helpful]

Most helpful negative review

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
★★★★★
5.0
Great walk-around lens

"With an 11x range this can be the only lens you'll ever need. It's very sharp at f8-f11 while somewhat soft wide open and fully stopped down. If you leave the lens hanging down, it will creap out from the 18mm position out to 200mm. But don't let this deter you! These are only minor and are probably the only glitches this lens has. It does enable you to take great pictures and reduces the chances of missing..." Read Full Review »

Dec 18, 2006 by KG

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★★★☆☆
3.0
Lens creeps when looking down

"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 ad..." Read Full Review »

Aug 23, 2008 by Doug

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[50 of 51 customers found this review helpful]

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

Great walk-around lens

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Easily Interchangeable
  • Easy To Clean
  • Sharp Focus

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • General Use
 

"With an 11x range this can be the only lens you'll ever need. It's very sharp at f8-f11 while somewhat soft wide open and fully stopped down. If you leave the lens hanging down, it will creap out from the 18mm position out to 200mm. But don't let this deter you! These are only minor and are prob …"  Read Full Review »

EPCOT Spaceship Earth (handheld 1/4 sec., f4 48mm)

EPCOT Spaceship Earth (handheld 1/4 sec., f4 48mm)
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Dec 18 2006
KG
Citrus County, FL
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[12 of 12 customers found this review helpful]

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

The single best super-range zoom lens

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • All-purpose
  • Compact
  • Huge 18-200mm zoom range
  • Sharp for a super-zoom
  • Vibration Reduction

    Cons

  • Can slip if pointed down

    Best Uses

  • Fun
  • Travel
  • Where pro glass is banned
 

"The huge 18-200mm range on this lens is equivalent to 28-300mm in a 35mm format. Zoom lenses with such huge ranges have been around for a long time, and are very popular as an all-purpose lens, but they have inherent drawbacks.



Specifically, these "super zooms" aren't going to be as sharp or a …"  Read Full Review »

Example of a 200mm shot with this lens

Example of a 200mm shot with this lens
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Example of an 18mm shot with this lens

Example of an 18mm shot with this lens
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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Jan 30 2007
Quaker
Washington, DC
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[6 of 6 customers found this review helpful]

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

The last lens you will ever need!

★★★★★
5.0

Super Informative

Super Informative

    Pros

  • Amazing zoom range
  • Lightweight
  • Rugged
  • Sharp Focus
  • Strong Construction
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    Cons

  • Couldn't find a Con

    Best Uses

  • Back-Up
  • Every day use
  • General Use
  • Getting Really Close Up
  • Night Photography
  • More »
 

"I bought the 18-200mm VR AF-S from Adorama only 3 weeks ago, and it has been the lens-to-end-all-lenses for this photographer ever since!



Granted, it will not produce the same shallow depth of field of more expensive prime lenses, nor will it catch fast motion in low light, but in any situation t …"  Read Full Review »

Absolutely adorable

Absolutely adorable
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My favorite subject!

My favorite subject!
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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Apr 7 2008
Jason Allen
Norfolk, VA
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  • Semi-Professional
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[14 of 14 customers found this review helpful]

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

The Obie Wan Lens

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Durable
  • Easily Interchangeable
  • Easy To Clean
  • Rugged
  • Sharp Focus
  • More »

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • General Use
  • One Lens Bag
  • Professional Work
  • Special Effects
 

"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 secon …"  Read Full Review »

1/6 sec f4.5 20mm

1/6 sec f4.5 20mm
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1/30 f5.6 200mm

1/30  f5.6 200mm
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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Apr 24 2007
Grampy
Charleston, SC
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  • Professional
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[5 of 5 customers found this review helpful]

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

Great all in one Lens

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Consistent Output
  • Durable
  • Sharp Focus
  • VR Works Great

    Cons

  • Lens Creep
  • Not a 28 lens

    Best Uses

  • General Use
  • Good in all situations
  • Night Photography
  • Portraits
  • Special Effects
  • More »
 

"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 fr …"  Read Full Review »

Quad Racing

Quad Racing
  • D80 with 18-200mm VR
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Quad Racing

Quad Racing
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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Sep 7 2008
Bassguy66
Carbondale, Pa
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