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 enlarge | Brand: Nikon
Category: Photography
List Price: $249.99
Buy New: $193.31
You Save: $56.68 (23%)
New (22) Used (4) Refurbished (2) from $154.95
Rating:  192 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Fragile: No
Batteries Included: No
Optical Zoom: 3.6
Maximum Focal Length: 200
Minimum Focal Length: 55
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 3 x 2 x 2
MPN: 2166
Model: 2166
UPC: 018208021666
EAN: 0018208021666
ASIN: B000O161X0
Release Date: March 29, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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 I Love this lens! June 14, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have some very fast professional zoom lenses that may edge this out a bit, but even the smallest outweighs this versatile piece of equipment. When I want to travel light and don't need to stop a lot of action, but keep a steady camera, hand-held or on a monopod, this is a great alternative. Because it is relatively slow, it doesn't stop motion any better than a similar non-VR lens. The advantage is in terms of camera shake.
For that, I love this lens! When I purchased my D80, I also purchased the 18-135 zoom, which is the least reliable Nikon lens I've ever used, and I have used many. It has a raft of issues, which the 55-200 totally eclipses. The lens is sharp, nicely contrasty at all apertures. I haven't discerned any noticeable vignetting and some of my results, taking hand-held shots at the zoo have been spectacular!
I, being a photographer who wants everything possible at once, wish it were a bit faster. In low light, there are some focusing issues and I've had to manually focus many times. With a polarizer, it is far less frustrating to manually focus at all times.
I've played with it at the zoo and in an historic cemetery. I will be putting it to professional use the Summer, as I backpack in the mountains. This lens will lighten my load and hopefully eliminate the need to carry really heavy equipment in order to obtain high quality results.
I purchased a Coolpix 8800 a few years ago, and while it is flawed in some ways, the VR feature impressed me. I can guarantee that although other VR lenses are more expensive, I will be purchasing only that technology in the future.
My next DLR will be a D300, which offers a few more features, including a self-cleaning CCD over the D80. However, if you want a wonderful pro-sumer combination, buy a D80, vertical base, the 55-200 lens and a better short-range zoom than the 18-135 and you will have tools to take on almost any situation! Nikon outdid itself with quality and value with this lens!
 Excellent if you don't mind changing lenses June 14, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The perfect complement to the 18-55mm kit lens that comes with the D40 etc--for those on a budget. I find myself swapping between the two lenses more than I expected, and so would much rather have the single 18-200mm VR lens; but for $400 less, this pair works great!
Nikon Zoom Lens June 11, 2008
Great quality lens that fill my needs for a reasonably priced zoom lens and the VR is just an extra goody. The only thing I don't like is the fact I have to change lens to get closeup shots. Overall a great lens.
Nice lense June 11, 2008
I purchased this lens after selling my 80-200mm 2.8D. I was not ready for the difference between the two. Now don't get me wrong. I am happy w/the lense but it is plastic. The image quality is great and it is a good lense. Have not had much time w/the VR yet so I won't comment. All in all I would recommend this product. Just be ready for plastic
photoirguy June 11, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Great lens for the price, compact, simple to use and sharp results, love it every time I use it.
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