if anyone's looking for this lens fast, might try to get on Lords waiting list. (or espn)
I just got mine after 2 weeks of waiting.
I think most 18-200 coming in will be thailand made... zoom is isnt exactly smooth but feels good, there is no lens creep if camera pointed down less than 45deg. The wierd barrel distortion takes some time to get used to...
Chanced upon another shop in lucky plaza with the (only-help-caucasian) bengs have 1pc 18-200 VR made in japan but lowest price he could go was $1450... and it had lens creep =P
I just got mine after 2 weeks of waiting.
I think most 18-200 coming in will be thailand made... zoom is isnt exactly smooth but feels good, there is no lens creep if camera pointed down less than 45deg. The wierd barrel distortion takes some time to get used to...
Chanced upon another shop in lucky plaza with the (only-help-caucasian) bengs have 1pc 18-200 VR made in japan but lowest price he could go was $1450... and it had lens creep =P