Nikkor 18-200mm VR zoom lens review

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Full review at: www.cameralabs.com : A four minute video tour around the Nikkor 18-200mm VR zoom lens by Gordon Laing, Editor of www.cameralabs.com. For our full review, please click the link at the start of this text.
Video Rating: 4 / 5

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25 Comments

ali0503 on July 4th, 2010, 8:06 am

Is this lens compatible
With a Nikon D5000

Hongkongaction on July 4th, 2010, 8:58 am

Ah, I see now that the link is pointed to the review of the VRII on the website, maybe that’s why I can’t seem to find it then. :)

Hongkongaction on July 4th, 2010, 9:53 am

I just found this clip after looking at the VRII-version first, and hearing about being able to do comparison between this lens and the Sigma fex I went to your website, but I can’t seem to find the comparison between the other lenses and the Nikkor, could you point me in the direction of these?
Thank You!

bluemoof on July 4th, 2010, 10:14 am

Hi Gordon,
I want to buy a lens to shoot concert, sports and night photography please recommend a lens.

Thanks in advance
Chris

bluemoof on July 4th, 2010, 11:12 am

Hi Gordon,
I want to buy a lens to shoot concert, sports and night photography please recommend a lens.

Thanks in advance
Chris

DazySmile on July 4th, 2010, 11:14 am

@EpicShotzz offcourse

DazySmile on July 4th, 2010, 12:11 pm

good for d3000?

TelhasTiizi on July 4th, 2010, 12:42 pm

Hey Gordon, excellent reviews!
would this be a bad option for a d5000 body? thank you

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cameralabs on July 4th, 2010, 2:39 pm

@sga4life The 50mm f1.4 would allow blurred backgrounds, but also see my tutorial on blurring action shots at dslrtips . com…

sga4life on July 4th, 2010, 2:55 pm

Hi Gordon! Im thinking of buying a second lens next to my 18-55mm kitlens. I mostly use my D5000 to shoot photos of supercars, so carspotting. What would be the most accurate lens for this kind of photography, a zoom lens or a fixed lens like lets say the 50mm 1.4? I want to get cars in the center with a blurred background, so that the car is pictured very sharp. Does anyone know what lens i should go for? Thank you very much!!

portie147 on July 4th, 2010, 3:29 pm

I bought the nikon d-3000 and i dont which lens would be good for like people swimming and parties, do you have an idea of which lens i shoulb buy?

EpicShotzz on July 4th, 2010, 3:53 pm

can this lens fit in d5000?

AZNFlipy12 on July 4th, 2010, 4:25 pm

@akshay03 are you talking about the one on the lens or the af type such as single, servo or continuous?

akshay03 on July 4th, 2010, 4:37 pm

@AZNFlipy12 No, it doesn’t.
bit (dot) ly (slash) cF5pGT
It stands for “autofocus single-servo” to be precise.

AZNFlipy12 on July 4th, 2010, 4:42 pm

@xXxmidgexXx The lens talking” OMG i hope that mysterious thing doesnt happen again…NO NOT THE 100MM MARKK EEEEEE I MELTINGG AHHHHH!!!”

AZNFlipy12 on July 4th, 2010, 5:01 pm

@akshay03 actually the s stands for Silent Wave Motor

res800 on July 4th, 2010, 5:19 pm

hello, how do i know if this lens works on the d5000?, and how can i know taht about other lenses?, thank you.

norman2hip on July 4th, 2010, 5:38 pm

Will this lens work on a d500 body? I’m planing to get one. thanks!

akshay03 on July 4th, 2010, 6:28 pm

@ziceholidays AF-S stands for “autofocus single,” so yes.

yaha657 on July 4th, 2010, 6:28 pm

@codeoverride I’m fairly positive that is normal. It’s just a noise that is produced when VR is engaged. It wont make the noise when the VR is off. My lens and many other do the same. It’s normal and you’ve got nothing to worry about!

ziceholidays on July 4th, 2010, 7:18 pm

hi i am a great fan of cameralabs… the only site that makes sense for a amateur. i need your help tho. i would be buying DSLR for the first time. I am planning for the Nikon D5000 + AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II Lens. Can you please let me know if this is a good buy. ALSO i have a doubt on Autfocus. Does the lens that i have mentioned have autofocus ?? Thanks in Advance

curtismichael14 on July 4th, 2010, 7:52 pm

i heard that the new nikons had problems with the shutter speed, is that true?

jahnab on July 4th, 2010, 8:20 pm

@cameralabs : Thanks a lot…

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