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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The Nikon 18-200 vr lens is the lens I grab when I am going on vacation, to an event which I cannot control the distance of my subject. The vibration reduction allows me to shoot steadily even in low light and allows me to use the long end of the lens 200mm without a tripod. The Nikon 18-200 is also a very sharp lens built with excellent quality. I also own a Tamron 18-200 and the Nikon is built better and produces better pictures. When I go shoot family portraits, I shoot with my Nikon 24-70 and my wife uses the Nikon 18-200 vr for different angles and perspectives. The combination makes for some excellent photographs. If you want a one lens does all lens, this is it. A plus, is on the Vibration Reduction a switch that says active, it allows you to shoot clear pictures from a moving car. So when you are on vacation and see that beautiful scene that God provides so often, you can shoot it without stopping on the side of the road.
What's great about it: Built quality and Vibration Reduction.
What's not so great: Very expensive, although nothing on the market compares with it.