Nikon 18-200mm

price, usability, design, size, reliability

99% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

usability, reliability, size, design

94% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Good sharpness throughout the zoom range, Lightweight, Effective VR system, Convenient zoom range

Distortion, especially at 18mm, Price

Good sharpness in the centre; Extreme 16.7x zoom range; Effective VR system; Good build

VR system lags for around a second before stabilising image

Excellent sharpness at 18mm; Effective VR II system; Zoom lock switch prevents the lens from extending in transport; Fast AF for a super-zoom; Decent build quality

Zoom creep beyond 35mm

Zooom lenses often are lenses full of compromises and this is especially true for super zooms. The Nikkor 18-200 VR II clearly illustrates this with its mixture of strenghts and flaws.

SWM motor, good overall performance

Some barrelling and pincushion distortion

The inclusion of the SWM focusing system lifts this lens above the ordinary. Combine that with a good overall performance and you get a budget lens worth its money. It's not perfect, but it's the best among its peers.

Smallest and lightest in class; Good performance especially at wider lengths; Good value for money

Barrel distortion at the wide end.; Front element rotates during focussing.; Slight drop in contrast at longer end

Despite its lightweight construction this lens does not have too a ‘cheap’ feel to it and the overall performance, although not stunning, is certainly not in the milk-bottle category. The autofocus performed satisfactorily and the manual mode proved...