Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–200mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR II Standard Zoom Lens: This powerful and versatile Nikon standard zoom lens is a great one-lens solution for DX-format DSLRs. Its wide angle to telephoto focal range gives photographers a flexible tool to get the shot without having to switch lenses.
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I purchased the Nikon D5000 and quickly became limited by the short lens. I needed to be able to snap pictures of objects far away, but then to take close up shots a second later. In my profession, I can't stop action to change lenses, and this 18-200 lens is perfect. It might be more money from the start up, but with this one lens I don't have to change lenses at all anymore.
What's great about it: Great Zoom Lens - worth every penny!