Are you asking if this lens is sharper than the 18-55mm? Check out our Nikkor lens group test at cameralabs . com for full results.

See my full review of it at cameralabs . com!

Have a look at my recommended Nikon lenses - you can find it in the lenses section at cameralabs . com...

You can see full results for the 18-105mm lens in my 16-85mm review at cameralabs . com. There's also a review of the 105mm Micro on the Cameralabs forum.

@shintotz Head on over to cameralabs . com and click on the lenses section - then go to the recommended Nikkor lenses link and you'll see the models I'd go for.

Excellent review. Very even handed and language and delivery are just fantastic.

This guy is hands down one of the best camera presenters around. He always covers the features clearly.

I really enjoy watching these videos, Gordon is the best on the internet at making serious, professional reviews... greetings to Gordon and all his audience from a mexican living in Canada!

We won't be doing a video review of the D200 now that it's been replaced by the new D300. Look out for a review of this new model once it comes out!

Thanks! Don't forget to check out the full reviews which go with these videos at cameralabs . com!

yep, it'd be great - dont forget you can support me by shopping through the affiliate stores page at cameralabs . com!

Hi wowJhil and Geekcool, thanks for your comments! I will be reviewing the E510 as soon as I can get hold of one, and also intend to do the FZ8 in the future, along with the Sony H9. We've got more info on the E510 at the cameralabs website. Hope your Mom likes her A630! Cheers!

Great review. I've been considering replacing my 18-55 and 55-200 with this one. Thanks for the awesome job you do.

Great reviews! All of them are very direct no nonsense informention.

Hi meetarnav, we have a full review of the Nikon D200 at the Cameralabs website - you can find it on the reviews menu. We plan to update this with a video tour in the future...

Thanks! Yep, sure thing you can stop the creep by gripping the zoom ring - it really doesn't affect many people unless they have the camera on a tripod pointing directly up or down. It's a wonderful lens overall and there's several big fans of it at the Cameralabs forums if you fancy dropping by!

I'll be buying the 18-200mm VR II next week, along with the D90 body. Very excited, as all I can find for reviews are praising the quality of both items.

Hi, check out the lens buyers guide at cameralabs . com, then if you have any further Qs, feel free to post in the Nikon section of the cameralabs forums!

If you're holding the zoom ring steadily, it won't creep. You'll also only notice it when the lens is pointing directly up or down.

Thanks for your kind words. The video is a brief overview - the full review is at cameralabs at the link to the right of the video window.

You are an outstanding reviewer.

Thanks meetarnav! Yep, the Sigma 18-200 with stabilisation was announced a while back, but it's still very hard to find. I'll review one when I can get hold of it!

Great question but one which requires some detail - could you post it in the buying a enw camera section of the Cameralabs forum?

Hi, the video is just a small part of a full review at the cameralabs . com website, where you'll find full geometric, CA and vignetting results!

Becuase the sensor in a Nikon DX body is smaller than 35mm film - so everything is effectively multiplied by 1.5 times - hecne 200mm is equiv to 300mm. See the lens guide at cameralabs . com for a full explanation.

@jibiuro Thanks, I appreciate your comment. I have nothing against people pronouncing things different ways - after all, Brits and Americans say things like Tomato differently - but the thing which gets me is when people say I am (or someone else is) wrong. Not wrong, just different.

Depends how far away the action is. Feel free to discuss this further in the Nikon section of the cameralabs . com forum!

We have a written review of the D200 on the Cameralabs website...

Got the same camera and lens, love it, can't go wrong.

The D40, D40x and D60 can use any Nikkor lens, but they will only autofocus if they have AF-S in the name - there's actually quite a few AF-S models, but they're mostly newer zooms. For example, the DX 18-200mm VR is an AF-S model.

I don't know, but feel free to ask the D300 owners on the cameralabs forum if this lens will block the popup flash - I suspect it still will...

Hi Gordon, I am planning to buy Nikon d7000 and this lens 18-200mm . Would you recommend for nikon 18-55mm and 55-200mm instead of expensive n ikon 18-200mm lens? Thanks and regards, Jaydev

Hi. First I'd like to congratulate you on the top quality reviews you do. I currently have a D80 with 18-70mm and 70-300mm lenses. I was thinking about upgrading to the d300 and keep the d80 and lenses as a back up. For the d300, I was thinking about getting the 18-200mm as a general all purpose lense, and then possibly get the 70-200mm F2.8, and an additional f2.8 wide angle lens. I was wondering what your thoughts are and what you recommend. Thanks.

Hey Gordon, excellent reviews! would this be a bad option for a d5000 body? thank you

It works on all Nikon DX format DSLRs, which includes the D40x.

Thanks fot the review. Gordon, which one is better in IQ the 18-200 or the 18-105? I care about sharpness and image quality, not so much about the lens range.

AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II just announced 2 days ago. It has a zoom lock and vr2 :) now for sure im getting it!!! Thanks Gordon for your vids. They help alot. U might wanna update this one soon. :)

Hey, I live by your reviews, and was wondering if this would be an ideal step up from the 18-105mm kit lens that I bought with my Nikon D90, I need the extra zoom for sports photography, but don't want anything which only half does the job!xx

Yep, that's where cameralabs is based. You'll see photos from around the Queenstown area in all our reviews at cameralabs . com...

does it work with d5100 and how loud is the autofocus and is the video good

Thanks for the review. I just got mine for Christmas and it does not creep like the one in your review. The zoom ring is pretty tight. I guess Nikon heard enough complaints and tightened things up. I'm loving it so far. I got tired of switching from the 18-70 to the 70-300 all the time.

Hi Gordon. Great review, and I've actually just bought an 18-200 (Making myself skint in the process), but I was wondering, where is the beautiful scenery that you use to demonstrate the zoom range of the lenses? Surely you don't fly out there every time a new lens comes out, do you?!

Hello Gordon. Nice review as always. I saw a vid from QQQcon that there's a VRII version of the 18-200. It says it has a lock for lens creep. Performance wise are there any new improvements between the old VR vs VRII? If I can make a request can you do a review of the Tamron 18-270mm VC? I believe this lens is half the price of the NIkor 18-200 but performs well also? Tnx.

I am really keen on a D5000 and 18-200 VRII combo. I note that this review is dated March 2007. Has the lens creep been fixed or improved at all? Also, where is the best place (as far as price goes) to purchase in Australia (I dont want to import from HK etc)? Thanks for your reviews Gordon, really helpful.

Hi Kasumi02, I got an update for you: according to the Nikon manual, you'll get vignetting at 1m or less if the lens is set between 18 and 24mm. If it's set between 35 and 200mm, you'll get it at distances of less than 0.6m. So ultimately, yes it will block the built-in flash a bit depending on the situation.

Hope you're enjoying Singapore! As for recommending a film camera, I can't say as I don't test them - sorry!

Thank you so much. I was worried it was the $700 lens. I will be upgrading to the D300 in Jan 09. Do you think I still need the external flashgun. Thanks again for your help.Happy holidays !!!

It depends why you want the 18-200mm as oppose to the 18-70 and 70-300mm. More convenient, but the twin lenses have a longer range and better overall quality. It's a good question for the Nikon section on the cameralabs forums if you'd like to post it there...

Well the thing to remember is that a 10x range just means the longest focal length is 10 times the smallest. So the lens could be 5-50mm, 10-100mm, 20-200mm, 30-300mm etc. Lenses like the 18-200mm have an 11x range. All you do is divide the biggest focal length by the smallest to find out.

i started watching your reviews 3 months ago and now im a owner of nikon d5000 with 18-55 VR and 70-300 lenses. Untill now i cant get enough of this kit provided but my aim is to shoot more of indoor model photography or photography of ramp models. What lens do you suggest would be the best for me??

Hi Meetarnav, you would need to use a different lens becuase the 18-200mm is a DX format model, so is not designed to work on full frame. What you need to do is find a shot taken with either an 18mm on a full frame, or 12mm on a DX format body - note the factor is 1.5x on Nikon, Sony and Pentax. Have a look at our Sony 11-18mm review - at 11mm it's only a bit wider than a 12mm lens...

I plan to test the 16-85mm in the future, but until then I can't say - sorry! I would suspect (but can't confirm yet) that the 16-85mm will be a little better optically - and of course can zoom a little wider. But the 18-200mm has the convenience factor of its longer range.

I'll go from an 5 Mpix bobile "cam" user to Nikon D300 18-200 VR Nikkor [getting them next week]. As being a noob in photography, I find your site very usefull for me. Thnk you for your time.

@sga4life The 50mm f1.4 would allow blurred backgrounds, but also see my tutorial on blurring action shots at dslrtips . com...

Yes it works on any DX format body.

Hi Kasumi02, I haven't tried this lens on a D40(x), so can't say for sure, but I think it might obstruct the flash and cause a small shadow in the bottom of the picture. A good trick to avoid the shadow though is to hold the camera upside-down! Then the shadow goes to the sky. Thanks to Thomas on the Cameralabs forums for this tip!

That's quite an upgrade! Again, feel free to post any Qs about your new camera on our forum at cameralabs!

The lens are very steady on mine. I even tryed harder to make them to fall.Dunno if is depending on the batch or if they fixed this glitch.

Hello. I have been debating which lens i'm going to get for my camera, I have a nikon d90 and I've been looking for a wedding, portrait and landscape in just 1 lens. Would you recommend what kind of lens should I get?

Thanks, this really helps. Feels this is the best review I have watched,as this addresses cons and pros, than all other reviews in the net.. :D Thanks again...!!!! Could you please do a review on Nikkor 18-300mm or comparision of 18-200mm/18-300 mm please!!

Thanks for the reply. Have you any reviews on the Nikon 70-200 F2.8 VR lens. As i mentioned in my last comment / question, I want to get the 18-200 as the all purpose (light) lens that would go on the d300, and then also get a pro lens for higher quality. Is this a good idea or would you suggest just getting one or the other as they both zoom to 200mm. Even if you have not / will not test the 70-200mm F2.8, have you used it before and if so, what do you think. Cheers.

im just wondering whether that lens will still creep when youre holding the zoom ring tightly between 24-192mm or does it creep just because youre letting it go

hi Gordon, I was reading your comparisson of this with Tamron & Sigma (same focal length/spec). I believe the difference is very subtle. What do you think if I go for Sigma instead? it even has a zoom lock. I am also open to other people's views... what do you think guys? anyone.. thanks!

Good question, but not one I can answer well here - feel free to post in the Nikon section of the cameralabs forums...

I always like your videos...... keep it up.

Hi again.. I wonder if the sharpening on the pictures taken with this will have a big differance between this and the most regular kit-lens 18-55mm?

I just bought the newest version of this lens for my D300s. It has a lock button to stop the lens from creeping. And yes it will fit your d300.

You could try the 70-300mm VR - feel free to also ask in the Nikon section of the cameralabs forums...

There's third party 18-200s for the Canon fit, such as from Sigma and Tamron, but none have the class of the Nikkor 18-200mm. If you want the best 18-200mm, then go for the Nikokor and a Nikon body. But there are some other great lenses for the Canon system. This subject is discussed regularly in the Cameralabs forum if you fancy dropping by!

Hi gordon! can i mount the lens on the canon EOS 50D? Thanks. Great review!

i have vr lens's and im not sure if its ment to do this. but wen the vr is on and u half press the shutter button it clicks and the image in the view finder moves and goes back to normal wen i let go is this normal?

actually i did another test. it used to not barrel creep. it does now, but nowhere near as bad as the video. extensive use of the zoom will loosen it a little i suppose. i don't think it has anything to do with quality control.

Hey.. I need help.. My 18 200 is making noises when it focuses.. and the focus ring makes this VERY VERY light noise when i turn it... is there something wrong with my lens? and i kinda feel it focuses not as fast as i thought..

I purchased a Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 Di LD Macro Zoom Lens but I can't seem to be able to attach it to my Nikon D60. I read many reviews that this lens is suppose to workon this camera. Can you help me?

would you be able to do a review on the AF-S 70-300mm VR Lens? It seems like some people are having a tough time deciding between the 18-200mm and the 70-300mm Thanks

Gordon, Can you please review 80-400mm nikkor lens and post it on youtube? also can you suggest the best telephoto lens for my D90 in this price range? Thanks

Thanks, it sure is! I'm based in Queenstown on New Zealand's South Island...

I'm not so sure what I want anymore. I need a general all purpose lens, but I'm not sure if it'll be this one, or the tamron 18-270, or maybe just something in the 18-150 range. I've got the 18--55, and a 55-200, but I miss a shots because either I can't go wide enough with the 55-200, or I can't go far enough with the 18-55.

I bought the nikon d-3000 and i dont which lens would be good for like people swimming and parties, do you have an idea of which lens i shoulb buy?

@jahnab If you want the best quality, I'd go for the 16-85mm. If you want the most convenience, get the 18-200mm. See the Recommended Nikkor lenses guide in the lenses section at cameralabs . com.

I have a Nikkon D5000 and have ordered this lens (well the newer edition), is this a good mix for an amateur?

I have just purchased D300s and I am wondering which lenses to get, low light and normal everyday use lens, if u can help me with few choices...ty

Hello Gordon. Im new the the Dslr world and am thinking of buying the nikon d90. do you have any recommendations for lenses. I would be using the camera for a variety of different photos, any help is appreciated

I can't say until I've tested the new 18-200mm, but optically I think it's the same. You'd have to compare their specs. As for Tamron, I won't be reviewing any of their lenses because they refuse to send me any to test. Probably concerned about how they'll perform.

It's true that no lenses are sealed in this respect, so dust sucked into the lens mechanics and eventually getting through to your sensor is going to be a risk with every lens. But this is minimal compared to the potential dust you could get when changing lenses.

@Fakeblad If you're stil wondering, you can buy an adaptor to use Canon lenses on Nikon bodies, but not the other way around - due to the physical construction of Nikon bodies. With third-party manufacturers (Sigma, Tamron, Tokina) you have to buy lenses with the appropriate mount for your camera body.

This is usable fr Nikon D3100? I dont need any converter or anything I can just buy it and mount?

@drdukeful If you like the look of this Nikkor lens, then get the Canon 18-200mm equivalent.

Given the close price would the 70-300mm vr or this lenses be preferable for a walk around lense?

Hey Gordan! i got a question. i'm planning to buy the d40 with this lens. i was just wondering is the barrel so long that the flash on the d40 would be useless. just wondering. i'm still a first time slr user so i'm not really sure.

what is the place where you take your pictures? it looks very nice.

Hello. My friend was going to buy on of theese to his D40. But the guys said that it didn't work to d40. But it does work to D40x? Right?

I have this one and is a perfect lens, Wedding, landscape, travels, and more.

We normally use a Sony DCR-HC96, but sometimes use different camcorders...

im about to buy a dslr and since it will probably lock me in for the next 5 years at least for me, I wanna make a good choice. ideally id like to start with a relative good general lens such as the 18-200mm VR and a camera such as D80 or D200 (my starting budget in US is ~ 1600 USD). it seems Canon does not have anything matching the Nikon lens for ~700 USD? I was starting to like 40D but buying several lenses for that will blow up my budget... any advice?

hey i just got my Nikon d80.. Whats a good lens for shooting modeling shots, full body shot real crip and clear.. from mabye 10 feet to 20 feet away...also head shots..

Hi. i was just wondering if the Sigma 18-200mm are any good at all?

Is this the standard lens that comes with the nikon d3000 body??

I would love to get this lense. Is there anyplace I might be able to find it for 200 dollars, or around that range?

Hi cosmopointkk, I think that lens will work fine on your D40x. In order to autofocus on the D40x and D40, you need a Nikkor lens with AF-S. The 105mm is a great lens for closeup photography. Again, there's people on the Cameralabs forums who have this lens if you want to discuss it with them...