Nikkor DX 18-200mm VR II lens review

Full review at http://www.cameralabs.com/reviews/Nikkor_DX_18-200mm_VR_II/ - an 11 minute tour around the Nikkor DX 18-200mm VR II, an 11.1x super-zoom lens for Nikon DX-format DSLRs, by Gordon Laing, Editor of Camera Labs. For more information on the lens, including sample images and comparisons with other zooms, please visit cameralabs . com or click the link at the start of this text! If you have any questions, please ask on the Camera Labs forums, but yes, it will work on all Nikon DX-format DSLRs, including the budget models, such as the D40(x), D60 and D3000!

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Science & Technology

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• Nikkor
• Nikon
• DX
• 18-200mm
• VR
• II
• DSLR
• lens
• review
• cameralabs

[imsameagle]

hi, I am an amateur photographer, and also looking to make videos on YouTube. What microphone set up do you use for your videos? The audio in these reviews is top-notch!

[cameralabs]

@imsameagle Thanks! I use an AKG C1000S.

[stormbytes]

I was wondering if you ever do tripod and lens reviews? I just picked up a Gitzo GT1542T and it's a dream! Thought a lot of others might benefit from knowing more about this model...

[cameralabs]

@stormbytes I do lots of lens reviews at my site cameralabs . com! I've also reviewed several manfrotto tripods there too. As for the 1542, I actually own a 1541T! Great tripod - go to the reviews tab at cameralabs and check out my Alaska bear article, as I discussed it all there! Basically everything I do is at cameralabs . com - I only put a few things here on YT.

[MrHoithere]

I don't understand the effect when you focus closer to a subject with the camera at 200mm and it appears to be zoomed out more than at infinity focus. Can you explainthis further? And thanks for another great review.

[cameralabs]

@MrHoithere Click the link below the video to go to my review at cameralabs - Ive explained it in more detail there...

[cameralabs]

@lemonontoast Sure thing! The 2006 Paul Smith short-sleeved flowery shirt is an excellent choice for Youtube presenters wanting a stylish edge over rivals!

[cameralabs]

@tomsaunders123 Because most viewers at YT weren't supporting me. This is my full time job and I have to pay the bills and sadly the videos weren't doing that. BUT there will be a new video on the D7000 in the next few days, although you'll need to visit cameralabs . com to see it.

[Gin132456]

for some reason my 18-200mm wont auto focus anymore which is a pain when setting the viewfinder to my eye focus on the d7000. has anyone else had this problem? i can still use other lenses with AF. im so sad TT_TT

[redneckvirus]

i m thinking about buying 55-300mm would i b able to get got portraits with that lense????? PLZ HELP .....is there any other option in the same price range???

[barnacleify]

Thank you for the review, I found it very helpful. You answered all the questions I had in your review. I have a 18-105 lens but will change it for the 18-200, thanks again.

[bethanywdwcp]

Would you recommend this camera for a wedding? I'm photographing my first wedding in about five months and I am looking for another lens.

[skyshouryo]

How would you say this compares with the sigma 18-200mm? I understand that the sigma has some vignetting but for just about half the price of the nikon, how do the optics stand?

[nawaryoussef1]

@karunyaprabhu thx

[karunyaprabhu]

@nawaryoussef1 u dont need to have 55-200 ..55-300 mm is enough

[nawaryoussef1]

I have no experience in lenses, but if I had 55-300 mm do I still need the 55-200 ?