Is this really so good?

All the hype and rave reviews on the nikon 18-200mm VR lens... Is it really tat good?? btw it's super ex also...

From http://www.bythom.com/


Super optics. Really, no significant flaws worth mentioning. Considering the price and the long focal range, superb performance.

The 28-300mm for the digital world. Yes, the superzoom can be super. Considering the close focus ability, this lens really is going to suffice for 80%+ of the shots most folk take, at least if you don't need an f/2.8 or faster aperture.

Price/Performance winner. This is a far better lens than you'll ever expect, even for US$750. Far better. Good enough that it has replaced both my 18-70mm and 24-120mm as the walk around lens of choice for when I want to go light and with one lens.

http://www.kenrockwell.com

It's fun, sharp and practical. It's enabled me to create more great photos than I ever thought possible. What more can I say?

Nikon pulled out all their tricks in the 18-200mm VR. It really works. Nikkor lenses have been around since 1932 and Nikon's been around 15 years longer than that. They've learned a thing or two. Nikkor lenses are the reason we shoot Nikon cameras. Lenses are far, far more complex than simple focal length range and aperture specifications.

I love wide angles and use my 12-24 mm quite often. I wish I had something even wider. You people know who you are. My 12-24mm and 18-200mm VR are all I use today.

Like most good things it's expensive and hard to get. You probably can pay for it by selling the lenses it replaces.


http://www.cameralabs.com/

Good points
Highly versatile 11.1x zoom range
Effective anti-shake VR feature
Fast and quiet SWM focusing motor
Polariser-friendly internal focusing

very tempting indeed haa