Well, I would be surprised if it's now a widespread problem, but the 18-200 did have a problem that was exactly as he described. Turned out to be a bad firmware chip, which, once replaced, solved the problem forever. My copy had the problem, but it was supposedly only associated with an early production run. It has worked fine since, but then I haven't used it a great deal since I got better lenses. I really should sell the lens.
Now, as to all that other stuff...meh. Have no idea what he's talking about.
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Eric Lund
Nikon D200
Nikkors: 17-55mm f2.8, 18-200mm f3.5-f4.5 VR, 70-300mm f4.5-5.6 VR, 35mm f2, 50mm f1.8, 55mm f2.8 AI-S micro, 105mm f2.8 VR micro
Other Lenses: Tokina 12-24 f4, Tamron 75-300mm f4-5.6 LD macro
Stuff: Nikon SB800, Nikon MBD200, Gitzo 1327 Tripod w/RRS BH-55LR Ballhead, Sekonic L-358 meter
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