On Wed, 02 Aug 2006 08:46:07 -0400, "Reginal P. Smithers III"
wrote:

JohnH wrote:
On 1 Aug 2006 08:03:40 -0700, "JimH" wrote:


I wouldn't buy any lens John. My little digital camera works just
fine for me. ;-)

That's super!


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JohnH,

Here are some unbiased reviews from numerous photographers, covering a
broad range of skill levels, and links to to their photos.

http://www.pbase.com/cameras/nikon/1...f_ed_afs_dx_vr

Based upon what I have read here, it appears to be a nice lens to have
when you want a light weight lens, but it is not designed to replace
your fast 2.8 tele-tank, any prime lens, or any of the smaller range
zoom lens. It is a lens you can put on your SLR and forget about
changing lens or carrying around your camera bag. You will take some
nice photos, but don't expect it to compete against a prime lens or a
pro quality smaller range zoom.

Harry said something about the quality being similar to a $300-$350
lens, and that is probably a fair statement, but it would take 2
$300-$350 lens to do the job of this one lens, so it is priced about
right. Will I keep my 18-200mm VR lens when it finally arrives or sell
it on Ebay for a profit? I am beginning to think I really won't be
happy with this lens, but who knows.

Just don't make 8" x 10" blowups of dimes, and I'll bet you'll love it.
Hell, it may even do a good job on a dime!

No, I'll keep the big lens, but I'd like to have the small one for trips.
I'm thinking of going to Sturgis with my brother next year, and that lens
would fit nicely on the motorcycle.

RG's pictures, over there, look fine. I cropped one and blew it up, and it
still looked great. I think I could live with the lens.
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