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Nikkor AF-S DX VR 18-200mm 3.5-5.6G IF-ED review Gordon Laing, June 2006

   
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Nikkor 18-200mm VR
Sigma 18-200mm OS for Nikon

Nikkor 18-200mm video tour

We're pleased to present a short video tour of the Nikkor 18-200mm lens which demonstrates its coverage, design and build quality. There's no need to download any new software - just press the play button in the middle of the screen below and wait for the video to start; you may need to press the button twice. The quality and any delay before playing may vary depending on your internet connection.

 





Nikkor 18-200 video - lens creep Nikkor 18-200 video - coverage comparison Nikkor 18-200 video - zoomed in





Good points

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

Bad points
Non-VR rivals at half the price
Modest macro performance
Heavier and larger than rivals
Some creep when pointed up or down





Scores

(relative to other zooms)
 

Build quality:
Optical quality:
Specification:
Value:

Overall:

22 / 25
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23 / 25
20 / 25

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