AF-S DX VR Nik18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED vs AF-S DX VR Nik55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED

[xcaliber]

Besides the obvious such as focal lenghts, appreciate your feedback on the both lens. All torn up in deciding which to get. Have to get either by this wekend.

[galee]

Both lens are about the same... good for street photography. The difference between them is:

18-200:

If you don have your kit lens, this should be a very good all-in-one lens.
Quite heavy for a short (physically) lens.
AF is fast (judging that I am a current owner of this lens).

55-200:

It is about the same as above and recommended to get this if you still wan to keep ur kit lens.
Cheaper than 18-200.
AF speed is as fast.

Well, personally, I prefer the 18-200 though u have to pay addictional simply because I am lazy to change lens when half way shooting... Its more convenient with the 18-200 :)

[madnoh]

If you already have the 18-55 kit lens and cost is a factor, by all means go for the 55-200 VR.

If carrying and changing lenses is a hassle for you, get the 18-200 VR. Great all-round lens for general use.

If you want better optics, get the 70-300 VR. Pros and serious hobbyists will skip this one and go for the 70-200 f/2.8 VR.

Hope that helps!

[xcaliber]

TQ all for the valuable insights and advice. Went for broke (& broke the bank along the way) and now poisoned with the 18-200mm. Now to find the antidote, should I unload the arsenal I’ve in hand? :-
AF70-300 f/4-5.6G (bought 120406)
AF-S DX 18-135 f/3.5-5.6 Kit (bought 100207)
AF 50 f/1.4 Non-D (used, bought 090507)

Till a decision has been reached (aka when the statement arrives), Mods, kindly close thread.