18-200 vr for sale?

Fotophilic · 21st November 2007

Recently i notice quite a few some 18-200 vr being on BnS.

Just curious, any reason for this trend?

dreamzcape · 21st November 2007

I too observed this trend and am also wondering why. Some quite new some more. So...why ah?

zac08 · 21st November 2007

Mebbe these users wants better quality pictures now and are willing to change their lenses more often...

FreenEasy · 21st November 2007

Originally Posted by Fotophilic

Recently i notice quite a few some 18-200 vr being on BnS.

Just curious, any reason for this trend?

Need funds for new models???

martinchatswood · 21st November 2007

Originally Posted by Fotophilic

Recently i notice quite a few some 18-200 vr being on BnS.

Just curious, any reason for this trend?

it's always feel good to have 18-200 as you need only one lens...but if you use it on DSLR and plus the grip.....the weight and portability are things that user has to manage...

Big Kahuna · 21st November 2007

Maybe they are upgrading to new lens 14-28 + 24-70 + 70-200

yyD70S · 21st November 2007

I take it you meant the 'new' 14-24mm.

Throw in the 200-400mm please.

Most likely those who had played with the 18-200mm knew more about their needs and are now craving for better lens. My take.

Originally Posted by Big Kahuna

Maybe they are upgrading to new lens 14-28 + 24-70 + 70-200

photobum · 21st November 2007

The 18-200mm is a great travel and walkabout lens. Optical-wise it is not a great lens.

Those who have used the 70-200mm f2.8G AF-S VR will agree that if they don't mind the extra weight and length, it is a much better lens anytime.

fixie · 21st November 2007

I had one for 6 months, and it was convenient when I travelled. But when you have the time and space to change lenses, using the 18-200 has this pyschological impact on you e.g. when taking potraits, you'll wonder, how much "better" the picture would turn with a prime lens, or when in certain situations, you wish for a faster lens etc.

Of course, the ideal situation would be to keep an 18-200 for travel if you do it often enough and keep a full range of lenses for your normal shooting.

calebk · 21st November 2007

There will always be trends of different lenses selling. True enough, everytime there is a suddenly large amount of CSers selling one particular item, someone will ask why. Truth be told, most of the time there is nothing wrong with the item being sold. It just so-happens that some people want to upgrade or move on.

photobum · 21st November 2007

A friend of mine bought the 18-200mm about a year ago and used it only once during a 15-day trip to China. His preferred lens now is the 105 f2.8 DC.

Yapster · 21st November 2007

Currently, considering if i should get this lens, 105mm VR macro or 12-24 wide angle. Hmm, after some readups on this lens, i kinda set my priority for this lens to a lower level liao. Guess, i will stick to my 18-135 kit lens since i don't need the extra 65mm and the VR and i don't feel it is worth the 900 bucks more (after i sell my kit lens) for the normal optical quality wor...

Leong23 · 21st November 2007

My 18-200VR is only a walkabout lens for friends & family outing.
One lens do all, just carry light to enjoy the outing.

For my normal shooting trip, this lens will stay in the dry cabi.

Leong23 · 21st November 2007

Originally Posted by Yapster

Currently, considering if i should get this lens, 105mm VR macro or 12-24 wide angle. Hmm, after some readups on this lens, i kinda set my priority for this lens to a lower level liao. Guess, i will stick to my 18-135 kit lens since i don't need the extra 65mm and the VR and i don't feel it is worth the 900 bucks more (after i sell my kit lens) for the normal optical quality wor...

I think you should stick with you kit lens, 18-135 should still able to serve you well.
Get other lens to cover other specific needs. 12-24 for landscape, 105 for marco.

pianodancer · 21st November 2007

I sold mine months ago because it's an expensive 'casual' lens to own. For that price, I can buy a compact digicam with more zoom-ability and much much smaller.

Yapster · 21st November 2007

Originally Posted by Leong23

I think you should stick with you kit lens, 18-135 should still able to serve you well.
Get other lens to cover other specific needs. 12-24 for landscape, 105 for marco.

Yeah man, after 2 days of readup, i am quite sure i won't get this lens unless i got spare cash and when i need the 65mm more or the VR to slightly compensate for low light condition.

Hehe, narrow down to 2 type of lens liao. Thanks to this forum~

toda_k20 · 21st November 2007

I am contemplating getting my first VR lens and the 18-200 is something I have been eyeing for a while.

Now that the 17-55VR is announced, I believe I will put my money on a 17-55VR instead.

mcn · 21st November 2007

who announce

Originally Posted by toda_k20

Now that the 17-55VR is announced, I believe I will put my money on a 17-55VR instead.

hohoho32 · 21st November 2007

I think he's talkin abt the 18-55 VR??

http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/00-new-today.htm

how believeable his post is, it's really up to you...

toda_k20 · 21st November 2007

Originally Posted by mcn

who announce

Heard it somewhere from the internet. Not sure real or bluff !

http://www.dpreview.com/news/0711/07...nikkor1855.asp

21st November 2007	#1
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dreamzcape Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 257	Re: 18-200 vr for sale? I too observed this trend and am also wondering why. Some quite new some more. So...why ah? __________________ flickr me here ;)

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zac08 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: East Posts: 10,966	Re: 18-200 vr for sale? Mebbe these users wants better quality pictures now and are willing to change their lenses more often... __________________ Michael Lim My Flickr Site APAD 2009

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Big Kahuna Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,678	Re: 18-200 vr for sale? Maybe they are upgrading to new lens 14-28 + 24-70 + 70-200

21st November 2007	#8
photobum Deregistered Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,080	Re: 18-200 vr for sale? The 18-200mm is a great travel and walkabout lens. Optical-wise it is not a great lens. Those who have used the 70-200mm f2.8G AF-S VR will agree that if they don't mind the extra weight and length, it is a much better lens anytime.

21st November 2007	#9
fixie Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 77	Re: 18-200 vr for sale? I had one for 6 months, and it was convenient when I travelled. But when you have the time and space to change lenses, using the 18-200 has this pyschological impact on you e.g. when taking potraits, you'll wonder, how much "better" the picture would turn with a prime lens, or when in certain situations, you wish for a faster lens etc. Of course, the ideal situation would be to keep an 18-200 for travel if you do it often enough and keep a full range of lenses for your normal shooting.

21st November 2007	#10
calebk Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Clementi Posts: 10,476	Re: 18-200 vr for sale? There will always be trends of different lenses selling. True enough, everytime there is a suddenly large amount of CSers selling one particular item, someone will ask why. Truth be told, most of the time there is nothing wrong with the item being sold. It just so-happens that some people want to upgrade or move on. __________________ deviantART \| fotologue

21st November 2007	#11
photobum Deregistered Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,080	Re: 18-200 vr for sale? A friend of mine bought the 18-200mm about a year ago and used it only once during a 15-day trip to China. His preferred lens now is the 105 f2.8 DC.

21st November 2007	#12
Yapster Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: West@SG Posts: 2,519	Re: 18-200 vr for sale? Currently, considering if i should get this lens, 105mm VR macro or 12-24 wide angle. Hmm, after some readups on this lens, i kinda set my priority for this lens to a lower level liao. Guess, i will stick to my 18-135 kit lens since i don't need the extra 65mm and the VR and i don't feel it is worth the 900 bucks more (after i sell my kit lens) for the normal optical quality wor... __________________ My Flickr

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Leong23 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ming City Posts: 2,810	Re: 18-200 vr for sale? My 18-200VR is only a walkabout lens for friends & family outing. One lens do all, just carry light to enjoy the outing. For my normal shooting trip, this lens will stay in the dry cabi. __________________ flickr APAD 09

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pianodancer Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,547	Re: 18-200 vr for sale? I sold mine months ago because it's an expensive 'casual' lens to own. For that price, I can buy a compact digicam with more zoom-ability and much much smaller. __________________ Musician \| Photographer \| Blogger Facebook

21st November 2007	#17
toda_k20 Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 155	Re: 18-200 vr for sale? I am contemplating getting my first VR lens and the 18-200 is something I have been eyeing for a while. Now that the 17-55VR is announced, I believe I will put my money on a 17-55VR instead.

21st November 2007	#19
hohoho32 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 182	Re: 18-200 vr for sale? I think he's talkin abt the 18-55 VR?? http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/00-new-today.htm how believeable his post is, it's really up to you...