Nikon Vr Ii 18-200
nikon vr ii 18-200

Which is better Sigma 18-200 os hsm or Nikon 18-200 VR ii?? ?
I have read many reviews that are no help to me at all, people who say Nikon is better are usually brand specific and wont even consider anything else. Someone with an unbiassed opinion please share your thoughts on which lens is better, every thing considered even the price. (is nikon really worth the extra $450?)
Thanks
Nikon 18-200mm VR – $669.00
Sigma 18-200mm OS – $369.00
Tamron 18-270mm VC – $479.00 (after $70.00 mail in rebate)
All prices from camerakings.com with free shipping.
Take a look at the links below for a great review of the above lenses. I do not think the Nikon is worth the $300.00 extra premium. The best deal out of the bunch is the Tamron.
Quick recap:
Nikon
Conclusion – Pros
* Huge 11.1x focal length range, ideal travel lens
* Decent build quality – much better than Nikon’s 18-55mm kit lens
* Very effective vibration reduction system, at least 3 stops benefit
* Excellent fast, silent autofocus with manual override
* High image quality in the normal to short telephoto range, and
good at 200mm
Conclusion – Cons
* Pronounced distortion across much of the range
* Extremely soft at 135mm
* Rather average close-up performance
* Zoom creep
Sigma
Conclusion – Pros
* Huge 11x focal length range, ideal general purpose and travel lens
* Relatively low chromatic aberration
* Low distortion (for a superzoom)
* Reasonably effective optical stabilization system, 2.5 – 3 stops benefit
Conclusion – Cons
* Very inconsistent sharpness through the zoom range – extremely
soft at 80mm
* Soft corners at all focal lengths
* Occasionally indecisive autofocus
* Slightly less resistant to flare than its more recent competitors
Tamron
Conclusion – Pros
* Remarkable 15x focal length range
* Impressive image quality in the normal to short telephoto range
* Excellent resistance to flare
* Effective vibration correction system, at least 3 stops benefit
* Reasonably compact despite the long telephoto range
Conclusion – Cons
* Slow and occasionally indecisive autofocus
* Geometric distortion across much of the zoom range
* Significant chromatic aberration at wideangle and telephoto
(especially 270mm)
* Macro performance rather compromised (very soft at F6.3, focus
shifts on stopping down)
* Uneven zoom action, zoom creep when not locked
* Slightly sub-par build quality
Nikon D300s 18-200 VR II Unboxing Video
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New Genuine Nikon HB-35 HB35 Lens Hood for AF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II DX $24.45 |
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NEW Nikon D3100 Digital SLR Camera +3 Lens 18-200 VR II Lens Kit $1,648.90 |
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Nikon AF-S DX 18-200 mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II Zoom ! $770.97
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Nikon AF-S DX 18-200mm /3.5-5.6G ED VR II Lens+ KIT ! $800.97 |
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Nikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G II SLR Nikkor AF-S DX ED VR Digital Camera Lens + Box $561.00 |
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Professional Lens Hood For Nikon 18-200mm VRII 18-200 HB35 VR II LENS $5.99 |
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Nikon D7000 Digital SLR BODY + 18-200 VR II Lens Kit $2,048.00 |
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Lens Hood FOR Nikon AF-S 18-200/3.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR II $8.75 |
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Nikon AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II Zoom Lens $1,112.30 |
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Nikon AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II Zoom Lens $1,112.26 |
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LensCoat For Nikon 18-200mm VR II Lens – Black Cover $45.95 |
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Nikon D5100 With NIKON 18-200mm 18-200 VR II 26 Piece PRO KIT + 5 Years warrant $1,649.99 |
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Nikon AF-S DX 18-200mm 18-200 3.5 G ED VR II D300S D300 $949.99 |
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Nikon 18-200/3.5-5.6G VR&II Genuine Lens Hood Cap HB-35 $17.99 |
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NEW! Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II Zoom Lens + Kit $1,175.46 |
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Nikon AF-S 18-200mm VR f/3.5-5.6G f3.5 200 mm II #L140 $1,099.00 |
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Nikon D7000 Digital SLR BODY + 18-200 VR II Lens Kit $2,048.00 |
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Nikon AF-S 18-200mm 18-200 3.5 G ED VR II D7000 D3100 D $958.99 |
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HB-35 Lens Hood for Nikon AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED VR II New UK Fast Post $11.06 |
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Lens Hood HB-35 for Camera Nikon Bayonet AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED VR II $2.99 |
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Nikon D5100 with Lens Kit Nikon 18-200mm VR II $1,599.00 |
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72mm Tulip Flower Lens Hood Nikon 18-200mm VR II Shade screw On Type Heavey Duty $0.99 |
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HB-35 Lens Hood for Nikon AF-S DX 18-200mm G ED VR II $11.95 |
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LensCoat For Nikon 18-200mm VR II Lens Realtree Max NEW $49.95 |
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MIB NIKON NIKKOR AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II $307.50 |