Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G VR IF-ED Lens

Pros: forgiving and fast, sharp pictures
Cons: extra weight, but not too bad

If you can afford this lens, it is truly a must have. I own a D50 and I just bought this lens about 4 months ago. Previously, I was using two lenses. I had a wide angle (18-55)and a zoom lens(28-200). It is a pain to have to carry two lenses and ...

Pros: 18-200mm Zoom with Vibration Reduction is a great combination.
Cons: Lens can extend / contract if held vertically.

I purchased the Nikkor 18-200mm VR lens in May 2008 for use with my D50 and have been very pleased.  This has become my go-to lens and I rarely have need for another lens.  I have used it during visits to Disney World, trips to ...

Pros: One lens convenience. Fast. Brilliant pictures.
Cons: Of course, the price is steep.

I had been wanting this lens since I first bought my D40X camera last Summer. I am not a pro, so I was not too concerned with the questions of image quality on the edges of the lens's range. Just wanted to get closer to the kids' soccer games. When I ...

Pros: Lengthy zoom, vibration reduction, can leave on a camera body
Cons: Heavy, expensive

I purchased this lens in late summer of 2007 and am thrilled with it! While it was a big hit in my pocketbook, I purchased this along with my second Nikon D40x body. I wanted to have a lens I could leave on a camera all the time, and the zoom ...

Pros: Zoom range, warranty, optics, VR, ease of use.
Cons: none for me, worth the price.

If your looking for a one act show, this is the lens to buy. I no longer have to lug around three lenses on vacation. This lens eliminates that. I bought a Nikon D200 with the intent of using my legacy lenses but this zoom replaces them all. The ...

Pros: Convenient, VR image stabilization, quick focus
Cons: price, distortion,

So in ways the zoom lens has become almost the standard lens people think of buying when they get an SLR. Obviously there are significant drawbacks such as the price, worse aperture, more moving parts which leads to other problems. However on a whole the ...

Pros: Good optics.
Cons: Poorly designed zoom lens.

When I bought this lens, one year ago, it did not creep. After light use (family/hobby), the lens now slides open from 24mm to 200 when in a vertical position. Nikon tells me this in an inherent characteristic of this lens due to the heavy weight of the internal components. They cannot hold it in place as it extends. Why make such a lens?
I sent it back to Nikon for repairs and they tested/cleaned and returned it to me saying it was within specifications. I guess a full gravity slide is still within their creep specs.
After more complaints, I have resent it to them to tighten some "nut" in the lens to make it creep less. In one year, I expect to be in the same position.
So much for a 5 year warranty on a poorly designed lens.
With polarizing filter and lens set at 18mm, corners of pictures contain round black edges.

Pros: -pretty cheap-VR Vibration Reduction-zoom range-light -3.8-5.6 competiton: 3.8-6.5

Cons: -not the sharpest tool in the shed

Took it to Mexico, and it did the job. Not a pro lens, but walk around. Worth the money. Would buy it again. I use it with Nikon D300. If you can use it at f11. The sharpest apature. Sharpest images between: 80mm-130mm. Took weddign pictures, and came out great. Church pictures/ dark places a little poor even when using SF-600 flash. After all, great lens for the price!

Pros: The true miracle lens. It's all good!
Cons: OK, it costs a pretty penny. But it's worth it.

This is beyond outstanding. I bought based on a glowing review on read by David Pogue (the technology columnist for the NYTimes). You can find his review on their site in the tech section. He called it the "Miracle Lens" and I agree. I never use anything else. Why would I? It does it all. Superb telephoto, outstanding wide angle (the only thing better is a fisheye) and I don't have to carry anything else.

With the vibration reduction I was able to take photos inside cathedrals in Spain and Italy which found more light than the naked eye. I shot action shots of whales in Alaska that caught everything from up close to far away. It is truly unbelievable. I have shot more than 5,000 pictures with this lens and it was worth every penny. Sell you kit lens on e-bay and buy this one. You won't use anything else unless you are the most serious of pros.

Pros: Great zoom range. Takes awesome photos. Priced right.
Cons: None

I purchased this lens on a recommendation of the person that sold me my Nikon D80 camera. After using the it, I realized that I made a great decision to upgrade to the 18-200mm. I am not a professional photographer but I could be with this lens. It takes great photos and has a great range of zoom. A good all around lens for most photography. I would have preferred to have the f-stop be continuous throughout the zoom but that costs a lot more money. I would recommend this lens to anyone that is looking for an all-around lens with versatility.

Pros: Vibration reduction really helps camera shake. Sharp Lens. Great focal length range.
Cons: Heavy (19.75 oz). Not the fastest lens (f/3.5 - 5.6).

This is a great lens especially if you are looking for an all purpose carry around lens. The range from 18-200 is fantastic. I have found it to be pretty sharp at all ranges. A little soft at 18 and 200 but extremely sharp through the rest of the focal length range. The vibration reduction (VR) is an unbelievable feature. It allows you to hand hold a lens about 2 to 4 shutter speed stops less than you normally would be able to. Great lens for walking around amusement parks, parties or anywhere else where you don't want to change lenses.

Pros: Fantastic zoom range, fast auto focus and bloody marvellous image stabilisation
Cons: cut-off of the built-in flash at wide zoom angles

1300 photos in 4 weeks has assured me that this is a great lens (even at the premium prices currently being asked).

Show me another lens that lets you get consistently good images hand held at 1 second and more (@18mm).

I was a little hesitant to go for such a wide zoom range, being from the old school that said if its greater than a 3 times zoom you must be sacrificing something.

I'm pleased to say that it won't be coming off my new D80. I'll probably buy another body to hold a 12~24 zoom

Pros: Zoom In Quite A Ways. Professional Quality & Look
Cons: If Faced Upwards Lense It Will Close Itself.

Anyone Can Use This Lense For Anything. It Zooms In Very Far. Its Works Great To Take Pictures Of Moose.

Pros: My favorite lens.  Great range.
Cons: Broke once in first year.

I have been using this as my primary lens for about 1 1/2 years and it is really good.  I have shot thousands of images and taken the lens through some tough situations.  It has the best range that I have seen without sacrificing too many f-stops.  You can go from wide angle to close focus in the blink of an eye.  The auto-focus is pretty fast, but I did have a problem with this.  My auto-focus motor broke about a year in, but it was covered under warranty.  I didn't like being without the lens for the time it took to fix it though.  I would still recommend it as one of the best out there.

Pros: easy assembly
Cons: the cons were that the picture was a little fuzzy when taking pictures.

My experience with this product was difficult to use. I found that the picture quality was lacking the right view for my purpose.