Nikkkor 18mm-200mm 3.5-5.6G ED VR.
Apr 16, 2015 09:05:02 #
nikkor 18-200mm 3.5-5.6G ED VR
Could I have some feedback on this lens please. I was about to buy a used version but a speaker at our local camera club last night said it was not a sharp lens.
Could I have some feedback on this lens please. I was about to buy a used version but a speaker at our local camera club last night said it was not a sharp lens.
Apr 16, 2015 09:28:36 #
nikonsnapper wrote:
nikkor 18-200mm 3.5-5.6G ED VR
Could I have some feedback on this lens please. I was about to buy a used version but a speaker at our local camera club last night said it was not a sharp lens.
Could I have some feedback on this lens please. I was about to buy a used version but a speaker at our local camera club last night said it was not a sharp lens.
There are two different, virtually identical versions of this lens. The Nikon USA site is now showing only the newer version, and the priced has dropped from about $900 to $600. The older version didn't have a barrel lock, so you got some serious creep when you carried it on a strap with the lens facing down. Make sure you understand which one you are thinking about buying.
I had the older version and liked it a lot. Was it a perfect lens, with spectacular IQ and sensational edge-to-edge sharpness and clarity? Of course not, but it was very nice walkaround lens. I only sold mine to get the 18-300mm when I went to Alaska and wanted the extra range.
I suspect that even at the $600 new price, this is a good buy.
Apr 16, 2015 09:30:54 #
I do not own one but I have used one. The speaker at your camera club is right, it is not a sharp lens to make murals.
I seriously question if you will see a big difference compared to other "sharper" lenses at enlargements below 13x19 and I am sure you do not enlarge to that size often.
Believe me, most probably for your needs the lens will do a remarkable job with all the sharpness you will ever need.
The majority of modern lenses do a remarkable job when the photographer does his part.
I seriously question if you will see a big difference compared to other "sharper" lenses at enlargements below 13x19 and I am sure you do not enlarge to that size often.
Believe me, most probably for your needs the lens will do a remarkable job with all the sharpness you will ever need.
The majority of modern lenses do a remarkable job when the photographer does his part.
Apr 16, 2015 10:20:44 #
I had one. Like most superzoom lenses it lost some sharpness at the long end. I never print larger than 8.5x11, and I was able to make beautiful prints from shots taken at 200mm even with moderate cropping. I now use a Sigma 18-300 which I find sharper than the Nikon 18-200. Unless you make very large prints or do a lot of cropping or unless you are a pixel peeper I think you would be happy with either the Nikon 18-200, Nikon 18-300, or Sigma 18-300. That's just my opinion like the person who told you that it wasn't a sharp lens was giving you his opinion. Sharpness can be measured objectively, but what one considers to be sharp enough is subjective.
Apr 16, 2015 11:41:01 #
Many thanks for the feedback, As I wanted a general walkabout lens I will now be happier to go ahead with the purchase.
Apr 16, 2015 18:20:32 #
Apr 17, 2015 06:48:49 #
nikonsnapper wrote:
nikkor 18-200mm 3.5-5.6G ED VR
Could I have some feedback on this lens please. I was about to buy a used version but a speaker at our local camera club last night said it was not a sharp lens.
Could I have some feedback on this lens please. I was about to buy a used version but a speaker at our local camera club last night said it was not a sharp lens.
I have one and I would agree with your club speaker. It's OK, but not great. A little soft at some focal lengths. Not uncommon for an 11x lens.
Apr 17, 2015 08:50:25 #
I have used my Nikkor 18-200 for several years now. It's my carry around lens and it has served me well. I seem to have the best results at certain apertures and focal lengths. F8 & F9 seem to have great sharpness. And I have positive results at certain focal lengths as well. If you're looking for tack sharpness then by a prime lense. I have never used another manufacturer's lense of this type so I can not offer a comparison.
Apr 17, 2015 09:03:51 #
Nikonhermit
Loc: In This Place
nikonsnapper wrote:
nikkor 18-200mm 3.5-5.6G ED VR
Could I have some feedback on this lens please. I was about to buy a used version but a speaker at our local camera club last night said it was not a sharp lens.
Could I have some feedback on this lens please. I was about to buy a used version but a speaker at our local camera club last night said it was not a sharp lens.
I own this lens and have used it extensively, making many 13x19 inch prints. That seems to be the limit, even with very careful technique.
The lens is a little soft at the long end and cannot match a "pro" lens at almost any focal length, though it comes close in the mid-range and at smaller apertures. However, it is an absolute winner because of its versatility, which allows you to walk around all day with just one lens.
Apr 17, 2015 10:33:52 #
nikonsnapper wrote:
Many thanks for the feedback, As I wanted a general walkabout lens I will now be happier to go ahead with the purchase.
I don't think you'll be disappointed. I had this lens and only sold it because I went to an FX camera. For an all purpose "walk around" lens, you won't be sorry.
Apr 17, 2015 10:38:59 #
I own this lens and yes it's a little soft at 200mm and yes it will creep on you but my biggest thing is that the varying stops I always seem to need a larger aperture (2.8)at any focal length that I'm at,very frustrating.
Apr 17, 2015 10:43:00 #
Dan Mc
Loc: NM
Got the Sigma 18-200 and use it on a D3100 (manual focus) and D90...nice on both, cheaper and sharper than the Nikkor, I think.
Apr 17, 2015 12:37:51 #
Bear2
Loc: Southeast,, MI
[quote=nikonsnapper]nikkor 18-200mm 3.5-5.6G ED VR
I have the new one, paid $850 two years ago, it is the 18-200 VR ll. It is a great lens with a lens lock. It was the only lens I took to Kauai, for ten days, which included a private 'doors off' helicopter flight (just my wife and I). No loose objects with the doors off so no lens changing. Price since has dropped to $560+/-. Captured many fabulous images, now on my walls.
I have the new one, paid $850 two years ago, it is the 18-200 VR ll. It is a great lens with a lens lock. It was the only lens I took to Kauai, for ten days, which included a private 'doors off' helicopter flight (just my wife and I). No loose objects with the doors off so no lens changing. Price since has dropped to $560+/-. Captured many fabulous images, now on my walls.
Apr 17, 2015 14:50:55 #
Ditto! I love it!
Nikonhermit wrote:
I own this lens and have used it extensively, making many 13x19 inch prints. That seems to be the limit, even with very careful technique.
The lens is a little soft at the long end and cannot match a "pro" lens at almost any focal length, though it comes close in the mid-range and at smaller apertures. However, it is an absolute winner because of its versatility, which allows you to walk around all day with just one lens.
The lens is a little soft at the long end and cannot match a "pro" lens at almost any focal length, though it comes close in the mid-range and at smaller apertures. However, it is an absolute winner because of its versatility, which allows you to walk around all day with just one lens.
Apr 17, 2015 15:12:19 #
Dan Mc wrote:
Got the Sigma 18-200 and use it on a D3100 (manual focus) and D90...nice on both, cheaper and sharper than the Nikkor, I think.
Originally I got the Tamron 18-200 and I was not happy with it. I returned and got the Nikkor 18-200 1:35-56 DX-VR that is by far a better lens than the Tamron. I have been using it for two years and I do not think I will need any other lens for what I am doing.
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