Nikon 18-200mm lens

[bladerunner.nl]

Is there a Nikon 18-200mm lens?

I'm only reading about the Sigma and Tamron lenses.

[coldrain]

no. . . . . . . .

[bladerunner.nl]

no. . . . . . . .

Thanks for the quick answer.

Now I can read the Sigma and Tamron threads for making my choice. (I'm seriously thinking buying a Nikon D50)

Because I cannot read Japanese and Swedisch I couldn't check if these stories where true or just a joke, that's why my question regarding these lenses.

"Nikon??????????????AFS VR 18-200 3.5-5.6??"
"Av bilderna kan vi också utläsa ett det kommer ett nytt spännande objektiv: 18-200 VR DX."

http://www.8080.net/html/200509/p231540100.html

http://kamerabild.mkf.se/ArticlePage...ADF102.dbp.asp

[Balrog]

Of those two I'm pretty sure the sigma is better - I think ObiJuan posted some comparison shots where the Tamron was softer and had more CA than the sigma...

[BigConig]

Thanks for the quick answer.

Now I can read the Sigma and Tamron threads for making my choice. (I'm seriously thinking buying a Nikon D50)

Because I cannot read Japanese and Swedisch I couldn't check if these stories where true or just a joke, that's why my question regarding these lenses.

"Nikon??????????????AFS VR 18-200 3.5-5.6??"
"Av bilderna kan vi också utläsa ett det kommer ett nytt spännande objektiv: 18-200 VR DX."

http://www.8080.net/html/200509/p231540100.html

http://kamerabild.mkf.se/ArticlePage...ADF102.dbp.asp

Most sources are saying that Nikon will announce a 18-200 AFS VR along with the D200. The most recent spy photos of the D200 (the first that look like the real deal) appear to have this lens mounted. I would guess an announcment in November some time

[Babben]

Thanks for the quick answer.

"Nikon??????????????AFS VR 18-200 3.5-5.6??"
"Av bilderna kan vi också utläsa ett det kommer ett nytt spännande objektiv: 18-200 VR DX."

http://www.8080.net/html/200509/p231540100.html

http://kamerabild.mkf.se/ArticlePage...ADF102.dbp.asp

Translated into english that means:
"By the pictures can we se that there will come a new exiteing lens: 18-200 VR DX"

[Andy.ro]

until proven wrong the d200 and its funky lenses are only dreams to me.

http://www.nikon-image.com/eng/Nikkor_Lenses/

have a browse through that ...make up your mind on the lenses they have, according to what your shooting style is.

P.S: Ever wondered why nikon and canon don't make a 18-200 ? :P but 18-70 or 28-105? (tip: quality ?)

I got my d50 with the 18-70 USM and a 50mm 1.4.

I must admit that when i bought the d50 i got it with the sigma 18-125 and it sucked compared to the kit lens (also 50% more expensive). So i gave the lens back and bought 2 more

All my friends told me before i got my first dSLR ...ignore the camera (price wise) save your money for the lenses

d50 body = 460GBP
lens lust = 500GBP :-)

Good luck,

Andy

[BigConig]

I agree and usually don't promote vapor ware but the pictures are quite convincing and the most reliable source on DPreviews board confirm it. Also Nikon's 28-200 is so much better than it should be considering the range and cost I have a good feeling about the 18-200

[Andy.ro]

i don't know where atm, but that picture was tagged by dpreviewers to be a fake. Somebody actually made the good point that the camera in the picture has a part of d70, d100, d2h in it can't find the link at the moment though.

Re. the lens here ...i would suggest anyone would be better off with 18-70 + 70-300 macro II apo (or whatever, i don't own it but impressive reviews / quality v price ratio)

or just bet your money on 24-120vr .... it really depends.

as i come from FZ20 i am considering the BIGMA 50-500 :-)) the quality can't be worse than that!

[BigConig]

I missed that thread, but in this one Jeff C (who has been VERY accurate in his predictions- as stated by Thom Hogan) pretty much confirms a November announcment of the d200 and 18-200 AF-s VR. He nailed what would be announced in September and also knew about the D70- D2H service bulletin ahead of time.