Nikon 18-200VR "is it a good len"

bugs · 17th June 2007

I am think of getting the Nikon 18-200VR lens for my wedding shoot but now sure if is a good len for that? Anyone who have this lens have try it and how is it, and does the VR really help?

wakaowalao · 17th June 2007

Tested and felt it's sharp enough for the range and price. VR do works very well when I tried at 200mm f5.6 at 1/50s.

Six-GHz · 17th June 2007

For your reference,

http://www.bythom.com/18200lens.htm

silverarrow · 17th June 2007

Hi,

I bought my D80 kit recently,which came with the 18~135mm lens,after use for a week quicky went back to the shop to exchange/topup for the 18~200mmVR, because i found out my hand could'nt hold steady at 1/60 speed which caused most of the pics blurred, so need to increase ISO numbers to prevents blurs.

It is however my own problems and not the lens or camera. But the truth is, the new VR lens made my pics looks really good, as i'm not even a ameture yet, just a newbie in this hobby learning from all the experts here.

I'm happy for the results/performance but not the price, and another things is, the VR lens suffers from lens creeping as mentioned in another thread, mine too from day one.

Regards

satan_18349 · 17th June 2007

Originally Posted by bugs

I am think of getting the Nikon 18-200VR lens for my wedding shoot but now sure if is a good len for that? Anyone who have this lens have try it and how is it, and does the VR really help?

It will save the trouble and time of changing lenses esp during wedding ceremony and dinner thus eliminating chances of missed shots.

ek35vkva · 17th June 2007

Originally Posted by bugs

I am think of getting the Nikon 18-200VR lens for my wedding shoot but now sure if is a good len for that? Anyone who have this lens have try it and how is it, and does the VR really help?

I got mine about Dec last year and so far been happy with its performance. A littel USM and contrast adjustment for pics at 200mm. If you pixel peep, then this is not the lens. Accept its convenience and the inconveniences of having to PP a little, then you'll be a happy owner.

Many shots taken by 18-200VR, D80. If no USM or PP applied, I will mention it.

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Cikgu101 · 17th June 2007

Another 'HAPPY' owner here for a the Great Walk Around lens

xtemujin · 17th June 2007

Are you going to use the pow kah leow 18-200mm VR only for wedding shoots or for other things ?

tribal.snake · 18th June 2007

err pardon me for asking, when u say "for my wedding shoot", u mean u shooting ur own wedding or others? :P

anyway, just my 2 cents on this lens. this is the best lens for travel.. but for indoor shoots, somewhat lacking. one thing is the aperture at 3.5 and also the perforance at 200mm and also the ca as well. but all this apart, the one thing that is very lacking for me is the bokeh. well opinions may differ but try it and find out urself.

swordman · 18th June 2007

The 18-200vr is a great lens, tried my friend's copy and it's sharp with fast focusing.

VR works great, I would reckon that it's good for your wedding shots. Although it's a not a fast lens with f/3.5 - 5.6, it's VR allows you to handheld for a clear and sharp shot even at 1/30 @ 200mm to compensate the low indoor lighting without uping your iso too much.

It's a great all-rounder lens for travel as well. One lense fits all. I'm not from Nikon but just that I've tried it and I find it really worth it for the $$$. Only downsides are it's plasticky feel and lens creep problem.

jeorems · 18th June 2007

only thing I can say is I am also a happy owner of this lens. If you are a guy who adores low light shooting and bokeh then you may want to consider getting other lenses as this is not what this lens was built for.

IceMocha · 18th June 2007

I'm also thinking of this len, but don't like the price leh.

Artosoft · 18th June 2007

Originally Posted by IceMocha

I'm also thinking of this len, but don't like the price leh.

http://forums.clubsnap.org/showthread.php?t=287977

Regards,
Arto.

Override2Zion · 19th June 2007

Used to own the 55-200mm VR lens and now the 18-200mm VR. My personal feel is that the lens are quite well built, the shafts are made of metal and best of all is the VR. Tried shots down to 1/10s shutter speed which still turns out quite decent. The VR on the 18-200 is superior compared to the 55-200mm IMHO. No problem so far with image quality, however like some of the bros mentioned, if you like low-light and good bokeh, this lens does not do that well.

calebk · 19th June 2007

If the wedding shots are going to be blown up and printed, then good luck to you if you got a soft copy of the lens.

lsisaxon · 19th June 2007

Originally Posted by calebk

If the wedding shots are going to be blown up and printed, then good luck to you if you got a soft copy of the lens.

Then I can keep the lens in my harddisk instead, and make copies as and when I need to.

calebk · 19th June 2007

Originally Posted by lsisaxon

Then I can keep the lens in my harddisk instead, and make copies as and when I need to.

Ahh crap! It's COLD in here!

Atlas · 20th June 2007

You going to shot your own wedding?

buddy · 20th June 2007

Its a horrible "len", all "len" are terrible. The 18-200 "lens" isnt too bad.

sammedia · 20th June 2007

Sold 18-200VR for the AF-S VR Micro 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED.

Actually the 18-200 is quite a good lens as compare to the AF-S VR Micro 105mm.

Stright from S5 PRo without PP, just resize. AF-S VR Micro 105mm & SB 800

Stright from S5 PRo without PP,just resize. 18-200VR & Metz 58 AF-1

For Colour tone, still prefer the second one which using the Metz 58 AF-1.

17th June 2007	#1
bugs New Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 37	Nikon 18-200VR "is it a good len" I am think of getting the Nikon 18-200VR lens for my wedding shoot but now sure if is a good len for that? Anyone who have this lens have try it and how is it, and does the VR really help?

17th June 2007	#2
wakaowalao Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 322	Re: Nikon 18-200VR "is it a good len" Tested and felt it's sharp enough for the range and price. VR do works very well when I tried at 200mm f5.6 at 1/50s.

17th June 2007	#3
Six-GHz Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 865	Re: Nikon 18-200VR "is it a good len" For your reference, http://www.bythom.com/18200lens.htm __________________ from guitars, cars to dslr...

17th June 2007	#4
silverarrow Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lion city Posts: 353	Re: Nikon 18-200VR "is it a good len" Hi, I bought my D80 kit recently,which came with the 18~135mm lens,after use for a week quicky went back to the shop to exchange/topup for the 18~200mmVR, because i found out my hand could'nt hold steady at 1/60 speed which caused most of the pics blurred, so need to increase ISO numbers to prevents blurs. It is however my own problems and not the lens or camera. But the truth is, the new VR lens made my pics looks really good, as i'm not even a ameture yet, just a newbie in this hobby learning from all the experts here. I'm happy for the results/performance but not the price, and another things is, the VR lens suffers from lens creeping as mentioned in another thread, mine too from day one. Regards

17th June 2007	#7
Cikgu101 Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ipoh, Malaysia Posts: 291	Re: Nikon 18-200VR "is it a good len" Another 'HAPPY' owner here for a the Great Walk Around lens

17th June 2007	#8
xtemujin Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Singapura, Singapore Posts: 1,876	Re: Nikon 18-200VR "is it a good len" Are you going to use the pow kah leow 18-200mm VR only for wedding shoots or for other things ? __________________ http://xtemujin.wordpress.com/

18th June 2007	#9
tribal.snake Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: west side! Posts: 685	Re: Nikon 18-200VR "is it a good len" err pardon me for asking, when u say "for my wedding shoot", u mean u shooting ur own wedding or others? :P anyway, just my 2 cents on this lens. this is the best lens for travel.. but for indoor shoots, somewhat lacking. one thing is the aperture at 3.5 and also the perforance at 200mm and also the ca as well. but all this apart, the one thing that is very lacking for me is the bokeh. well opinions may differ but try it and find out urself.

18th June 2007	#10
swordman Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 426	Re: Nikon 18-200VR "is it a good len" The 18-200vr is a great lens, tried my friend's copy and it's sharp with fast focusing. VR works great, I would reckon that it's good for your wedding shots. Although it's a not a fast lens with f/3.5 - 5.6, it's VR allows you to handheld for a clear and sharp shot even at 1/30 @ 200mm to compensate the low indoor lighting without uping your iso too much. It's a great all-rounder lens for travel as well. One lense fits all. I'm not from Nikon but just that I've tried it and I find it really worth it for the $$$. Only downsides are it's plasticky feel and lens creep problem.

18th June 2007	#11
jeorems Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 455	Re: Nikon 18-200VR "is it a good len" only thing I can say is I am also a happy owner of this lens. If you are a guy who adores low light shooting and bokeh then you may want to consider getting other lenses as this is not what this lens was built for. __________________ Harmony Through Photography ::www.ericsonmatias.net::

18th June 2007	#12
IceMocha Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: The Upper Room Posts: 135	Re: Nikon 18-200VR "is it a good len" I'm also thinking of this len, but don't like the price leh.

19th June 2007	#14
Override2Zion Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sembawang SG/Salaya Thailand Posts: 1,365	Re: Nikon 18-200VR "is it a good len" Used to own the 55-200mm VR lens and now the 18-200mm VR. My personal feel is that the lens are quite well built, the shafts are made of metal and best of all is the VR. Tried shots down to 1/10s shutter speed which still turns out quite decent. The VR on the 18-200 is superior compared to the 55-200mm IMHO. No problem so far with image quality, however like some of the bros mentioned, if you like low-light and good bokeh, this lens does not do that well. __________________ [ KTPhotographix "My Portfolio" ] [ Wedding/Event Photography ]

19th June 2007	#15
calebk Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Clementi Posts: 10,476	Re: Nikon 18-200VR "is it a good len" If the wedding shots are going to be blown up and printed, then good luck to you if you got a soft copy of the lens. __________________ deviantART \| fotologue

20th June 2007	#18
Atlas Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Behind the Camera Posts: 145	Re: Nikon 18-200VR "is it a good len" You going to shot your own wedding? __________________ Warmest Regards Atlas - Enjoy the World

20th June 2007	#19
buddy Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Singapore, Central Posts: 626	Re: Nikon 18-200VR "is it a good len" Its a horrible "len", all "len" are terrible. The 18-200 "lens" isnt too bad.

20th June 2007	#20
sammedia Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sinagpore Posts: 531	Re: Nikon 18-200VR "is it a good len" Sold 18-200VR for the AF-S VR Micro 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED. Actually the 18-200 is quite a good lens as compare to the AF-S VR Micro 105mm. Stright from S5 PRo without PP, just resize. AF-S VR Micro 105mm & SB 800 Stright from S5 PRo without PP,just resize. 18-200VR & Metz 58 AF-1 For Colour tone, still prefer the second one which using the Metz 58 AF-1.