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Nikon 18-200mm vs Nikon 70-200mm


8 years 7 months ago #454028 by Otto F
Morning.  I've been on the fence about getting the 70-200mm as an upgrade to my currently owned 18-200mm.   I dropped my 18-200mm in sand this morning, so putting more thought into just getting the new lens. 

Aside from the f/2.8 vs the f/3.5, what other plus's are there to this 70-200mm? 
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8 years 7 months ago - 8 years 7 months ago #454029 by Screamin Scott 

70-200 is a Pro quality lens with a fixed aperture unlike the variable aperture of the more consumer grade 18-200. With a shorter zoom range, there are fewer compromises in the optical construction of the  70-200 as well... Downsides of the 70-200 are cost, weight & size....Also, the 70-200 is an FX format lens, the 18-200 is a DX...
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8 years 7 months ago #454100 by Shadowfixer1
Two totally different animals for totally different uses.
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8 years 7 months ago #454106 by garyrhook
The 18-200 is a walk-around lens, very convenient.

The 70-200 is heavy. And there's no short end. You have to change lenses. That's why it's often paired with a 24-70 (another expensive lens).

As stated above, two different beasts. Everything depends upon what you want to do.
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8 years 7 months ago #454321 by Zeberk
18-200mm is an awesome lens, but the 70-200mm will be a faster and sharper lens
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8 years 7 months ago #454423 by Otto F
Crystal clear.  Actually semi on the fence now.   Hmmmmmm
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8 years 7 months ago #454450 by effron
Go back and review some of your photos taken with the 18-200, see what the predominant range was. Maybe most of your shots were in the 30mm to 70mm area for example, or most over 100mm. That will tell what you need. Of course, you could be like me and let desire overrule need in most cases.....:P
Why so serious?
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8 years 7 months ago #454534 by Shadowfixer1

Otto F wrote: Crystal clear.  Actually semi on the fence now.   Hmmmmmm

If this is a lens you will have on your camera almost all the time, I promise you will regret getting the 70-200. It's not a walk about full time lens. When you need it you need it but the size and weight does not make a practical all the time lens.
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8 years 6 months ago #455166 by Otto F

Shadowfixer1 wrote:

Otto F wrote: Crystal clear.  Actually semi on the fence now.   Hmmmmmm

If this is a lens you will have on your camera almost all the time, I promise you will regret getting the 70-200. It's not a walk about full time lens. When you need it you need it but the size and weight does not make a practical all the time lens.



Can I assume from your remark that you have both of these and like the 18-200mm more?  
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8 years 6 months ago - 8 years 6 months ago #455300 by garyrhook

Otto F wrote: Can I assume from your remark that you have both of these and like the 18-200mm more?  


I think you can assume that he has personal experience with both, although not necessarily simultaneously. Whether he does or not, I do. I've used both. I own the big boy. And he is 100% correct in his comments.

Which is why I posted images from using the 18-200. To demonstrate that it's quite capable. And not heavy. But I love my 70-200 and have no regrets.
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8 years 6 months ago #455328 by Shadowfixer1

Otto F wrote:

Shadowfixer1 wrote:

Otto F wrote: Crystal clear.  Actually semi on the fence now.   Hmmmmmm

If this is a lens you will have on your camera almost all the time, I promise you will regret getting the 70-200. It's not a walk about full time lens. When you need it you need it but the size and weight does not make a practical all the time lens.



Can I assume from your remark that you have both of these and like the 18-200mm more?  

Like it more? No, but like I said before they have different purposes. You would carry around the 18-200 all the time and you wouldn't the 70-200. The 70-200 is not a practical full time lens. I guess it could be if you don't want versatility and don't mind the weight and size. 
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8 years 6 months ago #456154 by Gammill

Shadowfixer1 wrote: Two totally different animals for totally different uses.


+1 agree 
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