A Cheap Nikon 18 200 Lens Offers a Single, Versatile Photo Solution

Swindon, England – June 11, 2011 – Nothing is more frustrating for a photographer than needing to change a lens in the middle of a photo shoot. That isn’t a concern with the Nikon 18 200 lens and Nikon18200Lens.com provides visitors with information on where to obtain a Nikon 18 200 lens, along with reviews about the product’s many features.

“The website offers Nikon 18 200 lens reviews, which enables the customer to make an informed choice before buying,” said owner Glen James.

The site provides in depth information on where to obtain a discounted Nikon 18 200 lens, the product’s working range and other aspects of interest to those considering a purchase of the lens.

The lens offers flexibility, allowing photographers to take casual shots, as well as top quality professional photos for clients. Users will find their cheap Nikon 18 200 lens utilizes Silent Wave autofocus technology for exceptional vibration reduction.

Even photographers with shaky hands will be able to take crisp, clear photos without the need for a tripod. The lens features extra low dispersion glass, a manufacturing technique pioneered by Nikon to reduce chromatic aberrations.

With a zoon capability of 11.1:1, a cheap Nikon 18 200 lens has a focal range of 18-200mm, making it an effective all around lens with a faster shutter speed.

Resulting photos offer high resolution and increased contrast. Auto focusing is quiet and isn’t a distraction. Photographers can easily switch from manual to autofocus for a wide array of professional needs.

With a DSLR camera, users have a range of angle views, from 8 to 76 degrees. A Nikon 18 200 lens is compact and includes an extensive range of focal lengths from which to choose, without being bulky.

Photographers can simply attach the Nikon 18 200 and they’re ready for virtually any photo opportunity, without the need to carry around a selection of additional lenses.

The Nikon 18 200 lens allows photographers to focus from a mere eight inches in front of the lens to an impressive 200mm. The flexibility of the lens allows photographers to capture tight headshots, portraits, landscape views and even pet photos with equal ease, all with a single lens.

The popularity of the lens makes it easily obtainable at a wide array of camera shops and online venues. A Nikon 18 200 is a versatile, all around lens, but isn’t designed to replace exotic lenses or the 200-400VR. It does provide a quality alternative to carrying a bag full of heavy, bulky lenses.

Nikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S ED VR II Nikkor Telephoto Zoom Lens ...

I believe it was Thom Hogan who described this lens as not perfect but really good at everything. That’s the review in a nutshell.

This is what I would term a prosumer lens. It certainly is not cheap yet it does not have the build quality of Nikon’s top-of-the-line. The barrel, for example, is plastic rather than metal. I fear that a drop would be catastrophic and even a hard bang on the edge of a table might do serious damage if the lens was fully extended. On the other hand, this lens is a lot less expensive than those in the Nikon pro line. In addition, the lens is much lighter and easier to carry than it would be were it made entirely of metal.

It is my understanding that the only meaningful difference between this lens (the VR II) and its immediate predecessor is the addition of a cam lock to prevent lens creep. My own sample doesn’t creep at all, even with the cam unlocked but apparently that has been a significant irritant for a number of buyers.

The use of “VR II” in the name is potentially misleading because it may lead shoppers to believe that the VR system has been improved over the original model. This is not the case. Both the original 18-200 and the new version contain Nikon’s second generation VR system. Some have suggested that Nikon’s marketing is a bit shady on this point while others counter that the “II” simply designates a new model.

Sharpness is less than absolute across the entire range but more than adequate for anything that an amateur, or even most professionals, is likely to need. There is mild to moderate distortion, more marked at the focal length extremes but scarcely visible in the vast majority of images and readily correctable in Photoshop, DxO, or other post-processing software. Contrast is crisp and I find the lens surprisingly free of flaring and ghosting.

No one should buy this lens thinking that it will make him/her a better photographer. Good photography is in the mind and the eye, not in camera. What the 18-200 will do, though, is provide a one-lens solution to the great majority of focal length needs, minimizing the need to tote a hefty bag full of lenses. It happens that, as a long time Nikon user, I have such a bag. Despite all the choices at my disposal, my 18-200 probably stays on my camera 85-90% of the time.

Folks who are obsessed with numbers, charts, and MTF curves will probably fret over the 18-200, taking delight in pointing out every little defect. For the rest of us, the only significant downside that I see is that the lens is not ideally suited for extended service in rough environments or adverse weather situations. Since most of us seldom shoot in such circumstances, this should not be much of a problem.

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