
If I had to pick one lens to bring, this would be it!
9 of 9 people found this review helpful.
Strengths: 18-200mm focal length, VR II, compact size and weight (for the range it provides), easy manual override of auto-focus, fast and silent auto-focus
Weaknesses: Very difficult to find anywhere near list price, will not work with film cameras
Comments: This is a fantastic lens from Nikon. And based on the scarcity of this lens, it appears that a whole lot of people in the Nikon world agree. The title says it all for me - if I had to choose just one lens to go for everyday shooting, this is the lens I'd take. The 18-200mm range allows versatility and the VR II image stabilization system really helps. At $700 list, it's not a cheap lens but I consider it a great deal considering what it delivers.
The only downsides in my book are the scarcity of this lens. I had to wait weeks to get my copy but the wait was definitely worth it. Also, this is a DX lens so if you use a film camera body, this lens will produce pictures with severe vignetting.
Overall, a very nice lens from Nikon that I would highly recommend.
Review ID: 10000000001828711

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