Nikon 18-200mm VR - Sharp?

Chez · 18-02-2006, 14:05

I (finally) got my 18-200mm VR lens yesterday and have just had a little play with it.

First things first, it feels very well built.. Not up to the standards of the 70-200mm VR, but certainly well above the 18-70mm in my opinion.

Here's a quick test shot I took. All I have done is use Auto WB in Nikon Capture, resize it and save as a jpeg.

Exif -

Model = NIKON D200
Exposure Time = 1/60"
F Number = F8
Focal Length = 200mm
Exposure Program = Aperture priority
ISO Speed Ratings = 400

Here is a 100% crop from the image -

Another impressive feature is the minimum focusing distance, which allows you to get incredibly close to your subject even at 200mm, meaning the f5.6 max aperture at 200mm isn't a major hindrance in terms of DOF.

So far, so good I think..will post some more when I've had a chance to shoot something interesting

Chez

noah · 18-02-2006, 14:21

looking promising there chez. thanks for keeping us up to date, im interested in this one as im wondering if it can justify itself over the sgma/tamron im considering for travelling.

Joe T · 18-02-2006, 14:37

Looks good.

AP have their review next week.

Chez · 18-02-2006, 14:41

I've been buying AP ever since you mentioned it in the D200 thread Joe, so I look forward to that review

noah - for me, the clincher is VR. That alone means you will be able to get shots with this lens that you wouldn't with the Tamron/Sigma etc..

***Dave*** · 18-02-2006, 15:51

Looks promising....I hate having to wait for toys

evilowl · 18-02-2006, 15:56

Mmmmm Global knives

Looking forward to have a play with this lense I have to admit.

18-02-2006, 14:05	#1 (permalink)
Chez Been here a while Join Date: May 2005 Location: Northampton Posts: 289	Nikon 18-200mm VR - Sharp? I (finally) got my 18-200mm VR lens yesterday and have just had a little play with it. First things first, it feels very well built.. Not up to the standards of the 70-200mm VR, but certainly well above the 18-70mm in my opinion. Here's a quick test shot I took. All I have done is use Auto WB in Nikon Capture, resize it and save as a jpeg. Exif - Model = NIKON D200 Exposure Time = 1/60" F Number = F8 Focal Length = 200mm Exposure Program = Aperture priority ISO Speed Ratings = 400 Here is a 100% crop from the image - Another impressive feature is the minimum focusing distance, which allows you to get incredibly close to your subject even at 200mm, meaning the f5.6 max aperture at 200mm isn't a major hindrance in terms of DOF. So far, so good I think..will post some more when I've had a chance to shoot something interesting Chez __________________ Xbox Live = ChezUK My Photography

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18-02-2006, 14:21	#2 (permalink)
noah Been here a while Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: cardiff and bristol Posts: 414	looking promising there chez. thanks for keeping us up to date, im interested in this one as im wondering if it can justify itself over the sgma/tamron im considering for travelling.

18-02-2006, 14:37	#3 (permalink)
Joe T Forum Regular Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Amersham, Bucks Posts: 978	Looks good. AP have their review next week.

18-02-2006, 14:41	#4 (permalink)
Chez Been here a while Join Date: May 2005 Location: Northampton Posts: 289	I've been buying AP ever since you mentioned it in the D200 thread Joe, so I look forward to that review noah - for me, the clincher is VR. That alone means you will be able to get shots with this lens that you wouldn't with the Tamron/Sigma etc..

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*Dave* Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 14,909	Looks promising....I hate having to wait for toys

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evilowl Been here a while Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: London village Posts: 376	Mmmmm Global knives Looking forward to have a play with this lense I have to admit.