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Question: I'm currently using the AF-S Nikkor 55-300mm lens on my D3200, and I'm looking to purchase a 'next step up' zoom lens. Does the 18-200mm fit the bill?
Document: The Nikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S ED VR II Nikkor Telephoto Lens is a complete Lens from wide angle to telephoto zoom @ 200mm. It's a great lens for the NIKON DX-Format Digital SLR Cameras. I've been using it for concerts with the Nikon D7000 and works well in low light situations!
The Nikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S ED VR Nikkor Telephoto Zoom Lens for Nikon DX-Format Digital SLR Cameras is perfect for everyday use.
Nikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S ED VR II Nikkor Telephoto Zoom Lens for Nikon DX-Format Digital SLR CamerasI got this lens with my first DSLR, a Nikon D50. The was way back when the lens retailed for "only" $750. I was moving up from my previous camera, a point and shoot Cannon "Digital Elph".
I am an Amazon Prime customer, and usually really like my experiences in dealing with Amazon. For my Nikon D7000, I purchased the following lens:Nikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S ED VR II Nikkor Telephoto Zoom Lens for Nikon DX-Format Digital SLR CamerasI used the lens once, and noticed it was not focusing. I brought it to an authorized Nikon repair shop (Ritz). I was notified that it was broken.
Here's my take, from an intermediate amateur's point of view.The Nikkor AF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6G VRII (72mm filter) is the most versatile walk-around lenses from NIKON:a) where there is no need to change lenses often (dust, moisture may wreak havoc to your camera mirror or worse damage the image sensor).
This is a great lens, Had a nikkor 18-200mm stolen along with my nikon D70 camera. I liked it so much I bought it again, this time the new VR II. It is a good lens if you do not want to carry or purchase a lot of other lenses and have to change them out for diffrent shots. I am know using it on my new Nikon D7000 and it is so cool. Great pics.
The Nikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 G AF-S ED VR II (they must come up with a better naming system) gets five big stars for convenience. When I hike or travel light, this is the only lens I take. The small size and great zoom range are fantastic.But lets be clear, the lens has many flaws. It is slow (f 5.6 is SLOW).
Nikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S ED VR II Telephoto Zoom Lens for Nikon DX-Format Digital SLR CamerasI've used this lens for several months now. The image quality is good and I like the zoom range. But the lens creep is just down-right terrible. I cannot use this lens with any sharp pitch when mounted on a tripod because the lens position does not hold.
I've had this lens for less than a month. I replaced one Nikkor 18-55 and one Nikkor 55-200. Now I have more versatility to take pictures without having to carry or change lenses, that special picture not always waits. It's the first time I have a lens with such range (18-200). When using wide angle pictures are not distorted and when using 200 zoom it gives the impression you are using a 300.
The price to pay for this type of convenience, space & weight savings, not changing lenses, is well justified the investment you'll make.And as Ken Rockwell would say, add a PRIME LENS f1.4 or f1.8 for LOW LIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY, and you are set to conquer the world...Edited October 2012:Nikon have unleashed a new monster,the Nikon 18-300mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX (77mm filter).
Answer: The lens will provide you with a wide angle range, however it seems like you would be double spending as you already have a lens that goes up to 300mm. If having a wide angle lens is absolutely important for you, I would recommend that you go for a 35mm lens with no zoom. It is a very versitle lens, great depth of field and will give you better image quality due to less moving elements inside the lens.Having used the 18 - 200mm and comparing it to my 50mm, I usually use my 50mm due to the noticable difrence in image sharpness.I hope that helps.