WHICH IS BETTER lens to get?

Question

Nikon 55-200 VR Lens or 18-200 VR lens

Answer 1

Get the 18-200mm lens, it's just BETTER by nature, also it's more expensive, and you get for what you pay for. With the 55-200mm lens you can only go from 55-200mm's, which fails in comparison to zooming through a wide 18mm's, to 200mm's. You have much more of a focal length. However, if you don't have that much to spend, the 55-200mm lens would be just fine, this is a nice, sharp, well-build lens. However, the 18-200mm lens is sharper, better built, and aimed more at serious photographers ( with money in a sense )

Answer 2

how often do you shoot in the 18-55mm range?

is changing lenses a problem in your photo situations?

of course cost is a factor too.

Answer 3

It depends on what you want to use it for and how often you are willing to change lenses. The 18-200VR is a great all purpose lens. For many people it is the only lens they will ever need. If you already have an18-55 the 55-200 is a good choice and is cheaper than the 18-200 but you will need to change lenses on occasion.

Answer 4

If you have the money get the 18-200.

As far as weight goes, sure, the 55-200 weighs less...but the 55-200 and the 18-55 put together weight nearly as much if not more than the 18-200.  The 18-200 focuses faster, is better built, saves space in your camera bag, and reduces lens changing to nearly zero in %95 of general photography situations.  Its the best $650 you'll spend in serious amateur digital photography.  

Answer 5

The 18-200VR