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Nikkor AF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR DX - Review / Test Report - Sample Images & Verdict |
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Lens Reviews -
Nikon / Nikkor (APS-C)
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Field impressions and Sample Shots
While the lens didn't totally convince under lab conditions the field performance
was actually very decent when bypassing the critical aspects. Surprisingly the lens
was quite resistant to flare showing only a few ghostings and a controllable loss of contrast.
Ok, finally here're some sample shots taken with the Nikon D200 (converted RAWs via RawShooter Essentials 2006).
(please note that RSE applies some degree of CA correction)
Click on a thumbnail to view the original file (opens in a separate window). Please note that the originals are FULL SIZE samples
(=several megabytes) thus requiring a significant amount of bandwidth so please take care of the limited resources here.
| Make |
NIKON CORPORATION |
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| Model |
NIKON D200 |
| ISO Speed |
100 |
| Focal Length |
18.0mm |
| Exposure Data: |
f/8.0 @ 1/125s |
| Size |
2613x3898 |
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| Make |
NIKON CORPORATION |
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| Model |
NIKON D200 |
| ISO Speed |
100 |
| Focal Length |
24.0mm |
| Exposure Data: |
f/8.0 @ 1/750s |
| Size |
2613x3898 |
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| Make |
NIKON CORPORATION |
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| Model |
NIKON D200 |
| ISO Speed |
100 |
| Focal Length |
200.0mm |
| Exposure Data: |
f/8.0 @ 1/200s |
| Size |
2613x3898 |
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| Make |
NIKON CORPORATION |
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| Model |
NIKON D200 |
| ISO Speed |
100 |
| Focal Length |
60.0mm |
| Exposure Data: |
f/10.0 @ 1/180s |
| Size |
2613x3898 |
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| Make |
NIKON CORPORATION |
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| Model |
NIKON D200 |
| ISO Speed |
100 |
| Focal Length |
18.0mm |
| Exposure Data: |
f/11.0 @ 1/50s |
| Size |
3898x2613 |
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| Make |
NIKON CORPORATION |
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| Model |
NIKON D200 |
| ISO Speed |
100 |
| Focal Length |
200.0mm |
| Exposure Data: |
f/11.0 @ 1/160s |
| Size |
3898x2613 |
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| Make |
NIKON CORPORATION |
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| Model |
NIKON D200 |
| ISO Speed |
100 |
| Focal Length |
200.0mm |
| Exposure Data: |
f/5.6 @ 1/250s |
| Size |
2613x3898 |
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| Make |
NIKON CORPORATION |
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| Model |
NIKON D200 |
| ISO Speed |
100 |
| Focal Length |
18.0mm |
| Exposure Data: |
f/10.0 @ 1/160s |
| Size |
3898x2613 |
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Verdict
Regarding some glowing reviews available on the web the expectation were rather
high. Unfortunately the (tested sample of the) Nikkor AF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 G
IF-ED VR DX wasn't able to convince completely. Weak points are rather hefty
distortions and high vignetting (@ f/3.5) at 18mm. Apart from a few weak spots
the resolution figures are quite good though and it is possible to get very decent
images from this lens under field conditions.
The VR can surely help to save the day in situations where similar zooms must fail utterly
The build quality is a
little soso for a lens in this price class and probably the biggest disappointment.
All in all the Nikkor is a highly interesting lens but not without flaws (hardly
surprising for a 11x zoom).
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