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In my use and, therefore, my opinion, this is the perfect companion for the Nikon D90 camera. This one lens is suitable for nearly all of your photo needs if you are a casual photographer, an enthusiast or semi-pro. A Tokina 11-16mm lens might round out your lens needs if you enjoy wide angle photography. Leaving one lens on the camera affords you the convenience of always being ready for a great photo opportunity, thus eliminating putting on and taking off lenses, which will subject the camera's mirror to more dust/dirt -- over time, thereby requiring more frequent cleanings. This lens is just a great complement to the D90 and a great convenience. In time, I may add 1 or possibly 2 more lenses. But, honestly, this is lens is a great first investment. It has Vibration Reduction built into it. You can select Auto and yet, simply moving the cuff allows instant manual focus without having to move the selector switch back and forth between manual and auto. Additionally, there is a normal and active mode switch. Active mode is great when shooting things where you are panning your shot(s). It eliminates the motion-related blur you might otherwise encounter. The newer lens no longer suffers from the sometimes earlier reported "lens creep", no matter what focal length is set. My lens works perfectly, everytime. Purchase the B+W Multi-coated UV lens filter. It is offered here at Amazon via Adorama, for about $60. Do NOT cheap out on a filter. You've invested significant money in a great camera and lens. So invest in a high quality filter. You will regret cheaping out on a crappy, inexpensive, poorly coated, filter. Your photos will suffer greatly for it. Don't do it. I tried a cheap filter I already had from some time ago. It wasn't worth it. I quickly ordered the B+W filter. A good filter should function silently and not hinder your photos. I don't even know I have it on. It silently does what it was purchased to do. I won't get into filters here.
Bottom Line: A great first, (and maybe last), lens you'll want. The price is fair for what you get as far as form, function, performance and value. Nikon products generally hold there value quite well, too. Highly recommended.
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This Item  Nikon G ED-IF AF-S DX VR 2159 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 Zoom Nikkor Lens for Nikon F White Box(Bulk Packaging) (New) |  |  |  |  |  | |
| Price | -25% $394.00 Typical: $524.95 | -60% $999.00 New Price: $2,490.00 | -47% $207.50 New Price: $389.00 | -32% $438.99 New Price: $646.95 | $849.00 | $9.95 |
| Delivery | Get it May 10 - 13 | Get it as soon as Tuesday, Apr 30 | Get it May 2 - 7 | Get it as soon as Friday, May 3 | Get it May 7 - 14 | — |
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| Sold By | PORTABLE GUY | Minty Gadgets (we track serial numbers) | Digital Village | PR Renewed | BUYDIRECT & SAVE, USA | fotodiox Inc. |
| lens type | Macro | Telephoto | Telephoto | Telephoto | Zoom | — |
| compatible mountings | Nikon F (DX) | Nikon F (FX) | Nikon DX | Nikon F (DX) | Nikon F | — |
| lens design | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom | — |
| focus type | Ultrasonic | Ring-type ultrasonic | Micro-type ultrasonic | Ultrasonic | Auto Focus | — |
| minimum focal length | 18 millimeters | 70 millimeters | 18 millimeters | 18 millimeters | 18 millimeters | 50 millimeters |
| max focal length | 200 millimeters | 200 millimeters | 135 millimeters | 200 millimeters | 200 millimeters | 50 millimeters |
| fixed focal length | 200 millimeters | 200 millimeters | 135 millimeters | 200 millimeters | 200 millimeters | 50 millimeters |
| model name | 2159 | — | — | dx nkr | dx | — |
| max aperture | — | 2.8 f stop | 3.5 f stop | 3.5 f stop | 3.5 f stop | 1.4 f stop |
| diaphragm blades | 7 | — | 7 | — | 7 | — |
| image stabilization | Optical | digital,optical | digital,optical | Optical | Optical | — |
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A great lens for everyday, especially at used prices..
A great general purpose lens. If you don't want to change lenses or haul them around while you shoot, this lens can do reasonably well in most situations.The autofocus is loud and a little slow, but that's AF-S for you.The VR stabilization works great.The sample pics are all taken with my Nikon D3300The rock is at high zoom, handheld, in a shady forest in the late evening.The hummingbird is at nearly full zoom, handheld, through a glass door. It's very shy and flies away if I get close to the door, so the 200mm zoom let's me shoot from across the room.The creek in the woods is at full wide, handheld, very late in the day.The only issue I've noticed is the zoom will often slide out to full zoom if the camera is bouncing around on the strap.I picked this lens up used from warehouse deals for around $150 and it's an incredible value at that price.Be sure to turn on the automatic distortion correction in your camera (and update the lens database firmware) as there is some distortion at full wide and full zoom.
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As soon as I put the lens on my Nikon D300 and turned on the power, you could hear the focus motor start start grinding and buzzing. So, I shut off the camera immediately.
To rule out the camera, I took the lens off my Nikon D300 and put it on my Nikon D5600. As soon as I turned on the power, same exact thing. You could hear the focus motor start start grinding and buzzing.
I'm an Attorney, so I look at ALL the angles.
This was shipped from Amazon. You must be a total dingdong at Amazon to wrap a high-quality electronic product in one layer of tiny bubble wrap, and ship it in a NON-PADDED ENVELOPE (see the photos). Now THAT is irresponsible. At least put the damn thing in a box surrounded by those blow-up air bags they always put in boxes.
But it begs the question. It's defective. But Was It From Seller Or Amazon?
DEFECTIVE : But Was It From Seller Or Amazon?
Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2022
We finally got around to unpacking this after our 26-year old Daughter's death. It took a while.Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2022
As soon as I put the lens on my Nikon D300 and turned on the power, you could hear the focus motor start start grinding and buzzing. So, I shut off the camera immediately.
To rule out the camera, I took the lens off my Nikon D300 and put it on my Nikon D5600. As soon as I turned on the power, same exact thing. You could hear the focus motor start start grinding and buzzing.
I'm an Attorney, so I look at ALL the angles.
This was shipped from Amazon. You must be a total dingdong at Amazon to wrap a high-quality electronic product in one layer of tiny bubble wrap, and ship it in a NON-PADDED ENVELOPE (see the photos). Now THAT is irresponsible. At least put the damn thing in a box surrounded by those blow-up air bags they always put in boxes.
But it begs the question. It's defective. But Was It From Seller Or Amazon?
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