Subjective Lens Sharpness Test: AFS18-200VR vs AFS18-70 (Pic Intensive)

[twt]

The 18-200VR is a very sharp lens but I just couldn't live with the harsh bokeh compared to the 18-70.

 

[ziploc]

Some actual, unsharpened images taken with the AFS VR 18-200 and S5pro:

200mm, f/5.7 1/70s, iso400

18mm, f/5 1/285s, iso400

27mm, f/4 1/40s, iso800, VR active

 

[ziploc]

Actual, unsharpened images taken with the AFS 18-70 and S2pro:
(note: some slight softness was introduced by the resizing)

70mm, f/6.7 1/60s, iso400

18mm, f/4 1/350s, iso400

 

[zenman49]

thank you very much for your effort and sharing. but still cannot afford leh....:cry: