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07/20/2007 02:32:04 PM · #1 |
I already have one, but I was on BH watch list, and I just got this email, if you're interested. Act fast!
Thank you for your interest in this item:
Nikon - NI1820035ED (USA) - 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S DX VR II Autofocus Lens
Please be aware that this item is currently in stock at bhphotovideo.com. To
view the item, click here:
//www.bhphotovideo.com/sitem/sku=408518&is=USA&bi=E15
Message edited by author 2007-07-20 16:49:06. |
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07/20/2007 04:18:56 PM · #2 |
Another source...I ordered one from ritzcamera.com ($749 shipped) about a month ago, and it shipped 2 weeks after I ordered it.
I think the logjam is finally breaking on this lens.
eta: I ordered it not knowing if I'd keep it or not, because of the mixed reviews. My personal opinion, after having it for a couple of weeks is that it certainly won't replace my pro lenses, but it will be a good travel lens. It's light(!), compact, reasonably sharp, reasonably contrasty, reasonably free of distortion, and the VR works well enough that I don't need to carry a monopod. Whether that's worth $750, though, is a personal decision.
Message edited by author 2007-07-20 16:23:17. |
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07/20/2007 04:40:33 PM · #3 |
I'm still waiting for the 10-1200mm f2.8 that weighs less than a pound.
Really with this type of range, doesn't the image quality suck? |
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07/20/2007 04:45:34 PM · #4 |
Funny thing is that when I bought my first DSLR two months ago, I went with Nikon specifically because of this lens, then ended up buying the 70-200 VR. And now I've been spoiled by it.
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07/20/2007 04:45:57 PM · #5 |
Originally posted by Nullix:
I'm still waiting for the 10-1200mm f2.8 that weighs less than a pound.
Really with this type of range, doesn't the image quality suck? |
You'd be surprised at how un-sucky it is. The main thing I notice compared to my pro lenses is that it's not as fast, so I wouldn't want to have to use it in low light. But in reasonable light, the sharpness, contrast, and distortion are all perfectly acceptable. And it's really lightweight.
edit: But yes, my 80-200 2.8 is still my favorite.
Message edited by author 2007-07-20 16:47:36. |
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07/20/2007 04:49:52 PM · #6 |
| Still in stock! (Fixed my link below.) |
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07/20/2007 04:51:54 PM · #7 |
I understand this lens suffers from zoom creep. This makes me hesitant to buy.
What's a zoom creep? A fast-moving celebrity-stalking paparazzo. (Not really. Pasted from aforementioned definition. I thought it was funny.) |
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07/20/2007 04:56:18 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by Louis:
I understand this lens suffers from zoom creep. This makes me hesitant to buy.
What's a zoom creep? A fast-moving celebrity-stalking paparazzo. (Not really. Pasted from aforementioned definition. I thought it was funny.) |
I think it's what you say to a stalker...."Zoom, creep!!!"
Seriously, from my experience with this lens, if you zoom the lens back to 18mm, it stays put. If you leave it somewhere in the middle of the range, it will creep out. I don't find that to be a big deal, but I'm not planning to use the lens for anything where I'd need it to stay put. Some people might. |
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07/20/2007 04:59:10 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by Louis:
I understand this lens suffers from zoom creep. This makes me hesitant to buy.
What's a zoom creep? A fast-moving celebrity-stalking paparazzo. (Not really. Pasted from aforementioned definition. I thought it was funny.) |
If you hold the lens facing up or down, it can change focal length.
Mines still pretty new, and reasonably stiff, but it can and does move.
The major problem is carrying it. It can extend. There's no lock for when it's not in use. My Sigma and my Canon 70-300 have worse creep. But they do have locks for walking around. Still, they are worse when shooting up or down than the Nikon.
ETA: I am very happy with this lens so far. It exceeded my expectations, and those were pretty high for that much cash compared to the Sigma or Tamron.
Message edited by author 2007-07-20 17:00:04. |
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