Nikkor 18-200mm lens?

I have a D40x with a 18-55 and a 55-200 Nikkor lens. Both are great but I fin that I have to keep changing them depending on the shot required. I am therefore interested in a 18-200mm lens as it gives the best of both.

Does anyone have this lens [Nikon AF-S DX VR 18-200mm] ? Is it good? Also, how many camera shops would accept my 2 lenses as a part trade in for this one?

Hi there. I own the 18-200mm VR and must say it is one of the best lenses (Leica's obviously rank among the best) I have ever used. It isn't as sharp as a prime or as bright as a Hasselblad zoom but it is probably the best lens with such a giant focal range out there. I dunno where you can trade your old lenses in but ebay or your local camera shop might be able to help.

I have the 18-200VR Nikon lens and it stays on my camera about 98% of the time. I use it on a Nikon D80 and I am very happy with it. I think you would be making a great choice if you get this lens.

I would like to add that I have just received a 20x30 print using this lens and my Nikon D80 and it is great! I am very impressed, Jeff

I wouldn't hestitate to get it. I have the 18-135 and would love that bit more of zoom and the vr especially.
Read the reviews we have here http://www.photographyreview.com/cat...ID=49753-49772

I have a stack of lenses and the 18-200 is the one I use the most. While other photographers are fumbling around changing lenses I'm just zooming in and out, still shooting.

I keep a close eye on the results. I know I can do better with my three f2.8 constant zooms. But that means carrying around a huge bag with a load of very heavy, expensive material. Most of the time I just don't bother.

I love the 18-200 Nikkor. It's my favorite thing about the Nikon system. I used it extensively when we were doing our Nikon D40x pro review. I love the versatility and compact size - especially on the D40x. Image quality is excellent for such a long zoom range and VR is invaluable in low light.

And just in case you haven't explored our review section yet, here's a link to the 18-200 VR reviews:

Nikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 G AF-S VR DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens Reviews

And any of you guys who own this lens and haven't posted reviews, please do. We need your reviews! The more reviews we have the better!

Thanks for posting your review, Grandpaw! It's a good addition and I'm sure people researching that lens will appreciate it :)

if you look on my website as well as my pbase, all photos were shot with e 18-200 lens.
this is the only lens I have besides a 50mm. cant get a better walk around lens to keep on your camera