Nikon 18~200mm VR vs 12~24mm F4 @ 18mm F4

rvxing · 2nd October 2007

What is picture quality different between Nikon 18~200mm VR and 12~24mm F4 if both set @ 18mm F4 to take the same picture with the same camera?

wildstallion · 2nd October 2007

Havnt tried, but my money is on the 12-24 having better distortion control, colours and overall sharpness.

rvxing · 3rd October 2007

Anymore comments from the fellow Nikonians.

It seems like all the Nikonians are very busy, hardly see posts in this sub-forum.

zac08 · 3rd October 2007

Originally Posted by rvxing

Anymore comments from the fellow Nikonians.

It seems like all the Nikonians are very busy, hardly see posts in this sub-forum.

Haven't tried any of those mentioned, so can't give you a definite answer.

tpcml · 3rd October 2007

At 18mm f/4 the 18-200mm is a little soft at the edges and as wildstalion says, there is loads of distortion. The Nikon 12-24 is much better in both respects.

jnet6 · 3rd October 2007

Originally Posted by rvxing

Anymore comments from the fellow Nikonians.

It seems like all the Nikonians are very busy, hardly see posts in this sub-forum.

Busy shooting...
so no time to post.

Go to shops and try out the lenses, take the picture(using yr CF/SD card) back and see for yourself.

longkangman · 3rd October 2007

Originally Posted by jnet6

Busy shooting...
so no time to post.

Go to shops and try out the lenses, take the picture(using yr CF/SD card) back and see for yourself.

you can also bring the notebook there, load both the images and view it 100%.

rvxing · 3rd October 2007

Originally Posted by jnet6

Go to shops and try out the lenses, take the picture(using yr CF/SD card) back and see for yourself.

If have to do buy first, then why ask in the 1st place. If don't know, don't have to give such answer.

Appreciate those who provide constructive and positive answers.

jnet6 · 3rd October 2007

Originally Posted by rvxing

If have to do buy first, then why ask in the 1st place. If don't know, don't have to give such answer.

Appreciate those who provide constructive and positive answers.

The choice is yours...
experience yourself or let other's experience influence you?

longkangman · 3rd October 2007

Cool man.

for 18-200mm check this url http://www.naturfotograf.com/lens_zo...ml#AFS18-200VR
for 12-24 mm check this url http://www.naturfotograf.com/lens_zo...tml#AFS12-24DX

YMMV

rvxing · 3rd October 2007

Originally Posted by jnet6

The choice is yours...
experience yourself or let other's experience influence you?

May be when you asked you will get influence by others. Thank you once again and don't waste your time here in this thread, do something else which is more productive for yourselves.

rvxing · 3rd October 2007

Originally Posted by longkangman

Cool man.

for 18-200mm check this url http://www.naturfotograf.com/lens_zo...ml#AFS18-200VR
for 12-24 mm check this url http://www.naturfotograf.com/lens_zo...tml#AFS12-24DX

YMMV

Thank you for the links

calebk · 4th October 2007

Originally Posted by rvxing

If have to do buy first, then why ask in the 1st place. If don't know, don't have to give such answer.

Appreciate those who provide constructive and positive answers.

He didn't ask you to buy. Please read carefully. He asked you to try both lenses for yourself.

ortega · 4th October 2007

Originally Posted by rvxing

If have to do buy first, then why ask in the 1st place. If don't know, don't have to give such answer.

Appreciate those who provide constructive and positive answers.

actually ar, he give you a very constructive comment

Originally Posted by jnet6

Busy shooting...
so no time to post.

Go to shops and try out the lenses, take the picture(using yr CF/SD card) back and see for yourself.

1. go to the shop
2. bring your CF/SD card along
3. try both lenses
4. check results from your CF/SD card

rvxing · 4th October 2007

Originally Posted by ortega

Originally Posted by rvxing

If have to do buy first, then why ask in the 1st place. If don't know, don't have to give such answer.

Appreciate those who provide constructive and positive answers.

actually ar, he give you a very constructive comment

Originally Posted by jnet6

Busy shooting...
so no time to post.

Go to shops and try out the lenses, take the picture(using yr CF/SD card) back and see for yourself.

1. go to the shop
2. bring your CF/SD card along
3. try both lenses
4. check results from your CF/SD card

I'm sorry for misinterpreting his comments. When I read "Go to shops and try out the lenses" I interpreted it as "Go and Buy then try the lenses" and the 2nd half of the statement looks funny to me.

Anyway, guys thanks for highlighting the misinterpretation. By the way, which nice shop allows one to try but don't buy the expensive lenses.

Sorry

once again, Jnet6

ortega · 4th October 2007

CP on a slow day

rvxing · 4th October 2007

Originally Posted by ortega

CP on a slow day

Which days are their slow days?

calebk · 5th October 2007

John 3:16 any day except Saturday (their busiest), and Sunday (closed).

jnet6 · 5th October 2007

no worries, rvxing.
miscommunication always happen.
as long as you are happy with your results, go ahead and carry on with wat u are doin.

Always remember go out and shoot more, shoot better each time.

*thanks calebk & ortega that highlighted my pts.

jnet6 · 5th October 2007

TK photo is also recommended.

2nd October 2007	#1
rvxing Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Somewhere in little red dot Posts: 547	Nikon 18~200mm VR vs 12~24mm F4 @ 18mm F4 What is picture quality different between Nikon 18~200mm VR and 12~24mm F4 if both set @ 18mm F4 to take the same picture with the same camera?

2nd October 2007	#2
wildstallion Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Clementi, Singapore Posts: 2,837	Re: Nikon 18~200mm VR vs 12~24mm F4 @ 18mm F4 Havnt tried, but my money is on the 12-24 having better distortion control, colours and overall sharpness.

3rd October 2007	#3
rvxing Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Somewhere in little red dot Posts: 547	Re: Nikon 18~200mm VR vs 12~24mm F4 @ 18mm F4 Anymore comments from the fellow Nikonians. It seems like all the Nikonians are very busy, hardly see posts in this sub-forum.

3rd October 2007	#5
tpcml Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 488	Re: Nikon 18~200mm VR vs 12~24mm F4 @ 18mm F4 At 18mm f/4 the 18-200mm is a little soft at the edges and as wildstalion says, there is loads of distortion. The Nikon 12-24 is much better in both respects.

3rd October 2007	#10
longkangman Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: sewage drain/manhole Posts: 4,959	Re: Nikon 18~200mm VR vs 12~24mm F4 @ 18mm F4 Cool man. for 18-200mm check this url http://www.naturfotograf.com/lens_zo...ml#AFS18-200VR for 12-24 mm check this url http://www.naturfotograf.com/lens_zo...tml#AFS12-24DX YMMV __________________ Studio TFCD :-)

4th October 2007	#16
ortega Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: NorthEast Posts: 16,507	Re: Nikon 18~200mm VR vs 12~24mm F4 @ 18mm F4 CP on a slow day __________________ The Law

5th October 2007	#18
calebk Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Clementi Posts: 10,476	Re: Nikon 18~200mm VR vs 12~24mm F4 @ 18mm F4 John 3:16 any day except Saturday (their busiest), and Sunday (closed). __________________ deviantART \| fotologue

5th October 2007	#19
jnet6 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: not here often anymore Posts: 6,259	Re: Nikon 18~200mm VR vs 12~24mm F4 @ 18mm F4 no worries, rvxing. miscommunication always happen. as long as you are happy with your results, go ahead and carry on with wat u are doin. Always remember go out and shoot more, shoot better each time. *thanks calebk & ortega that highlighted my pts.