D90 Kit lens vs 18-200mm lens

[berig]

Hi,

I am in a dilemma. which lens is better??

They both have a similar zoom...

Pls feel free to advise and comment...

Thanks

[Vulpix0r]

One is 300, the other is 1k. Can you afford the 18-200 and does it make more sense to you?

[chynthynk]

So 95mm difference costs around $700?
How about pic quality.

[Nenjia]

Originally Posted by chynthynk So 95mm difference costs around $700? How about pic quality.

hehe 17-35 >2500
MF 35/1.4 1200

price is NOT link with the zoom , the glasses ED, Asph... built make big, big different, of course image quality different, but for a hobby/newbie, viewing photo on monitor, may not see such difference

[Vulpix0r]

I don't think both lenses have very big picture quality differences. It all bows down to how much you think you need that full 18-200mm range.

[ice15]

do you plan to upgrade soon? or are you just buying this dSLR and basically use it with the same lens for almost forever?

(i have met people who bought a dSLR but has no plans of getting lenses and other accessories)

If you plan to use this camera and lens setup forever, get the 18-200, more than enough!

if you plan to upgrade soon, I suggest you get the kit lens which is cheaper. definitely you'll upgrade to f2.8 lenses later.

[krabbie]

Originally Posted by ice15 if you plan to upgrade soon, I suggest you get the kit lens which is cheaper. definitely you'll upgrade to f2.8 lenses later.

Agree with this statement to some extend... I have a 18-200mm and although it's a nice travel lens, I am itching to buy f2.8 lens now.

[h2chng]

Lens choice can be quite personal. No right or wrong.

I use the 18-105mm with a 70-300

My sister swear by her 18-200.

So it is up to you to decide. Ultimately, it is you who would be optimising the lens potential.

Cheers

[blue_kelvinsg]

Originally Posted by chynthynk So 95mm difference costs around $700? How about pic quality.

this is the most intelligent analysis i've ever read. you sound like you are good with the kit lens.

[Numnumball]

Had tried both all 3 lens.
18-200 though bit overated and for the price u pay..hmm..
But Its does cover from wide to tele... convenient and light weighted. & u can't be wrong for vr2.. delivers gd IQ.
My suggestion is if you prefer more tele on ur d90, keep ur 18-105 and get a 70-300VR (FF lens) instead ,very sharp and fast lens and got u covered from 18 - 405 ( becos of the cropping factor on DX sensor)

18-105 is a gd kit lens to start off with.. keep it.. and save for prime lens at a later stage.
Trust me.. u won't be able to resist at some point in time..

Just my $0.02 worth

Cheers

[saveDqueen]

and u wont be able to resist cheap F2.8 lens too, like the tamron 17-50 =)

i do believe at some point in time, u would need some extra help by the lens on low light photography.(ok this sentence sounded funny)

[Vulpix0r]

Yeah at the end of the day it's what your style of shooting is. I travel quite a bit, so a versatile lens is more important to me than a F2.8 lens. Hopefully all these suggestions will help.

[Fotophilic]

Originally Posted by berig Hi, I am in a dilemma. which lens is better?? They both have a similar zoom... Pls feel free to advise and comment... Thanks

define your idea of better.

optical quality? built quality? weight? specific purposes? price? value for money?

My advice to u is that if u are a newbie, don't rush into buying lenses. use the kit lens first. the 18-105 should be quite ok for u to explore most things. when u learn and experience more, u'll make better decisions in buying ur future lenses.

[berig]

Thanks for all your valuable advice....

Pardon me...I'm a noob...
My definition of better is better optical quality.

Think i stick to my kit lens and get a better lens in future...

[chynthynk]

Originally Posted by blue_kelvinsg this is the most intelligent analysis i've ever read. you sound like you are good with the kit lens.

Thank you, and yes. See below:

Originally Posted by Vulpix0r I don't think both lenses have very big picture quality differences. It all bows down to how much you think you need that full 18-200mm range.

This should explain...

[Nenjia]

Originally Posted by Vulpix0r I don't think both lenses have very big picture quality differences. It all bows down to how much you think you need that full 18-200mm range.

you will see the difference when you blow it big,big, or professional print you high quality album

[thenomad]

IMHO the 18-105 has better image quality (sharpness, contrast, colour), while the 18-200 has a better range

do you need to go really long? if yes, you can consider the 70-300VR like somebody mentioned

else if you want convenience, and are ok with the IQ of the 18-200, it is also a popular lens

else, stick with your kit lens for now, and decide later

[Slyfox]

go for 18 - 200mm vr



18mm


200mm

[berig]

Originally Posted by thenomad IMHO the 18-105 has better image quality (sharpness, contrast, colour), while the 18-200 has a better range do you need to go really long? if yes, you can consider the 70-300VR like somebody mentioned else if you want convenience, and are ok with the IQ of the 18-200, it is also a popular lens else, stick with your kit lens for now, and decide later

Can someone please enlighten me what is IQ??
not very sure with acronyms....

[TonyOng]

Originally Posted by berig Can someone please enlighten me what is IQ?? not very sure with acronyms....

if i am not mistaken, its Image Quality.