Nikon D200 full review Cameralabs video tour

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Nikkor DX kit lens group test video tour

Not sure which lens to buy for your D200? Check out our video below which discusses four popular choices from the budget DX 18-55mm to the eternally popular DX 18-200mm super-zoom. The camera we used in the video was a D80, but all the lenses work on the D200 and the comments equally apply. If you're interested in seeing results from each model along with a detailed discussion of their pros and cons, check out our full Nikkor DX kit lens group test.

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Nikkor lens group test video - rotating end

Nikkor lens group test video - 18-135mm zoomed in

Nikkor lens group test video - 18-200mm creep


Nikkor DX 18-70mm Good points Slightly longer zoom range than basic kit lens Brighter f4.5 aperture at telephoto Superior build quality to standard kit lens Fast and quiet SWM focusing motor Bad points Pricier than official kit lenses Corner sharpness issues DX 17-55mm f2.8 is brighter (but pricey) DX 18-200mm is longer and has VR	Scores (relative to DX 18-55mm II kit lens)
	Build quality: Optical quality: Specification: Value: Overall:	22 / 25 20 / 25 18 / 25 17 / 25 77%


Nikkor DX 18-135mm Good points More flexible range than standard kit lens Better build quality than standard kit lens Fast and quiet SWM focusing motor Affordable and supplied with lens hood Bad points No VR - so watch out for shake at 135mm Below average geometric distortion Only sold in bundle with new body Nikkor DX 18-200mm more compelling	Scores (relative to DX 18-55mm II kit lens)
	Build quality: Optical quality: Specification: Value: Overall:	18 / 25 17 / 25 18 / 25 20 / 25 73%


Nikkor DX 18-200mm VR 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 18-200mm rivals at half the price Modest macro performance Heavier and larger than rivals Smaller effective range at close focus	Scores (relative to DX 18-55mm II kit lens)
	Build quality: Optical quality: Specification: Value: Overall:	22 / 25 20 / 25 23 / 25 20 / 25 85%
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