Nikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED-IF AF-S VR DX Nikkor

Pros: fantastic zoom range, excellent sharpness and fair speed. Great price point

Cons: average construction, distortion , 72mm filters, reversed zoom and focus rings

The Bottom Line: It's a lot of lens for the money, but its not a magic lens that replaces the need for pro optics. Its the best superzoom I ever used.

Review: Purists would balk at the idea of a single zoom that covered all the usual focal lengths from wide angle to telephoto. Its been tried many times in the past, often with disastrous results. There is good reason why most top-shelf zoom ...

Pros: Compact size, Great zoom range, Vibration reduction technology

Cons: Variable aperture means this is not as fast as a professional lens

The Bottom Line: This lens sets a new standard for super-zooms. The sharpness and vibration technology make it worth the extra money when compared to super zoom lenses by Tamron and Sigma.

Review: As Digital SLRs come down in price, more of them are in the hands of amateurs who don't want to carry around a bag of lenses. Thus the popularity of Nikon's first "super zoom" with built-in vibration reduction technology. For those who can afford it, ...

Pros: Quality glass, VR actually works, crisp and quiet focus

Cons: Price, limited availability has prompted dealers to gouge

The Bottom Line: Superb optics and good range in a size that's just right

Review: I was expecting compromises with this lens (after all, what zoom is ever as good a prime, right?) but I've never been more pleased with the quality of my pictures or the compactness of my DSLR setup. I was turned off initially by the high price--and ...

Pros: forgiving and fast, sharp pictures

Cons: extra weight, but not too bad

The Bottom Line: This lens is a must have for avid photographers and the like. It is possibly the best lens for the Nikon.

Review: If you can afford this lens, it is truly a must have. I own a D50 and I just bought this lens about 4 months ago. Previously, I was using two lenses. I had a wide angle (18-55)and a zoom lens(28-200). It is a pain to have to carry two lenses and ...

Pros: Lengthy zoom, vibration reduction, can leave on a camera body

Cons: Heavy, expensive

The Bottom Line: I strongly recommend this lens if you're able and willing to shell out a chunk of change.

Review: I purchased this lens in late summer of 2007 and am thrilled with it! While it was a big hit in my pocketbook, I purchased this along with my second Nikon D40x body. I wanted to have a lens I could leave on a camera all the time, and the zoom ...

Pros: One lens convenience. Fast. Brilliant pictures.

Cons: Of course, the price is steep.

The Bottom Line: If I lost this lens, I would be replacing it immediately. (And crying over the cost...)

Review: I had been wanting this lens since I first bought my D40X camera last Summer. I am not a pro, so I was not too concerned with the questions of image quality on the edges of the lens's range. Just wanted to get closer to the kids' soccer games. When I ...

Pros: Zoom range, warranty, optics, VR, ease of use.

Cons: none for me, worth the price.

The Bottom Line: Buy this lens. It will be the only lens you need for 99 percent of your work - unless your a pro doing weddings, etc.

Review: If your looking for a one act show, this is the lens to buy. I no longer have to lug around three lenses on vacation. This lens eliminates that. I bought a Nikon D200 with the intent of using my legacy lenses but this zoom replaces them all. The ...

Pros: VR, autofocus speed and accuracy, center sharpness, contrast, relatively compact, low flare.

Cons: Light fall-off, corner softness, slow (at f/5.6 max at tele), distortion, cost, manual focus.

The Bottom Line: In a class of its own it's 5 stars - no better "mega" zoom with VR. If best quality is key, get 2 lenses for about the same cost.

Review: Being the first to review the lens here puts some responsibility on my shoulders :) I've used this lens for the past month or so in a variety of conditions on my D70s. Images come-out with good color and contrast as they tend to with most good quality ...

Pros: The true miracle lens. It's all good!

Cons: OK, it costs a pretty penny. But it's worth it.

Review: This is beyond outstanding. I bought based on a glowing review on read by David Pogue (the technology columnist for the NYTimes). You can find his review on their site in the tech section. He called it the "Miracle Lens" and I agree. I never use anything ...

Pros: Great zoom range. Takes awesome photos. Priced right.

Cons: None

Review: I purchased this lens on a recommendation of the person that sold me my Nikon D80 camera. After using the it, I realized that I made a great decision to upgrade to the 18-200mm. I am not a professional photographer but I could be with this lens. It takes ...