Nikon D90 DX 12.3MP Digital SLR Camera with Sigma AF 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS (Optical Stabilizer) Zoom Lens + 8GB Deluxe Accessory Kit Review

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(More customer reviews)this camera is excellent. In the past I had a complete Leica set. this one is better.

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Nikon D90's Fusing 12.3-megapixel image quality inherited from the award-winning D300 with groundbreaking features, the D90's breathtaking, low-noise image quality is further advanced with EXPEED image processing. Split-second shutter response and continuous shooting at up to 4.5 frames-per-second provide the power to capture fast action and precise moments perfectly, while Nikon's exclusive Scene Recognition System contributes to faster 11-area autofocus performance, finer white balance detection and more. The D90 delivers the control passionate photographers demand, utilizing comprehensive exposure functions and the intelligence of 3D Color Matrix Metering II. Stunning results come to life on a 3-inch 920,000-dot color LCD monitor, providing accurate image review, Live View composition and brilliant playback of the D90's cinematic-quality 24-fps HD D-Movie mode.The Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS Lens offers an "all-in-one" super-zoom lens solution, from wide-angle to long telephoto. Equivalent focal range is approx. 27-300mm when used with a Nikon digital SLR camera. Updated with the OS (Optical Stabilizer) system, which minimizes image blur caused by camera shake, and offers the equivalent of shooting at a shutter speed 2-3 stops faster. This allows handheld telephoto zoom shooting even in poorly lit conditions. The 18-200mm's optical design incorporates aspherical lenses and SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass, which provides the utmost correction for all types of aberrations. DC lenses are exclusively designed for digital SLR cameras. The image circle (rear of lens) is sized to match the smaller dimensions used for the image sensor on digital cameras. 8GB Deluxe Accessory Kit: Loaded with extremely useful accessories!

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Nikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S ED VR II Nikkor Telephoto Zoom Lens for Nikon DX-Format Digital SLR Cameras Review

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(More customer reviews)I believe it was Thom Hogan who described this lens as not perfect but really good at everything. That's the review in a nutshell.
This is what I would term a prosumer lens. It certainly is not cheap yet it does not have the build quality of Nikon's top-of-the-line. The barrel, for example, is plastic rather than metal. I fear that a drop would be catastrophic and even a hard bang on the edge of a table might do serious damage if the lens was fully extended. On the other hand, this lens is a lot less expensive than those in the Nikon pro line. In addition, the lens is much lighter and easier to carry than it would be were it made entirely of metal.
It is my understanding that the only meaningful difference between this lens (the VR II) and its immediate predecessor is the addition of a cam lock to prevent lens creep. My own sample doesn't creep at all, even with the cam unlocked but apparently that has been a significant irritant for a number of buyers.
The use of "VR II" in the name is potentially misleading because it may lead shoppers to believe that the VR system has been improved over the original model. This is not the case. Both the original 18-200 and the new version contain Nikon's second generation VR system. Some have suggested that Nikon's marketing is a bit shady on this point while others counter that the "II" simply designates a new model.
Sharpness is less than absolute across the entire range but more than adequate for anything that an amateur, or even most professionals, is likely to need. There is mild to moderate distortion, more marked at the focal length extremes but scarcely visible in the vast majority of images and readily correctable in Photoshop, DxO, or other post-processing software. Contrast is crisp and I find the lens surprisingly free of flaring and ghosting.
No one should buy this lens thinking that it will make him/her a better photographer. Good photography is in the mind and the eye, not in camera. What the 18-200 will do, though, is provide a one-lens solution to the great majority of focal length needs, minimizing the need to tote a hefty bag full of lenses. It happens that, as a long time Nikon user, I have such a bag. Despite all the choices at my disposal, my 18-200 probably stays on my camera 85-90% of the time.
Folks who are obsessed with numbers, charts, and MTF curves will probably fret over the 18-200, taking delight in pointing out every little defect. For the rest of us, the only significant downside that I see is that the lens is not ideally suited for extended service in rough environments or adverse weather situations. Since most of us seldom shoot in such circumstances, this should not be much of a problem.
I heartily recommend the Nikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 G AF-S ED VR II (whew! what a mouthful) to any advanced amateur or professional seeking a highly usable wide range zoom.

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The Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200MM F/3.5-5.6G ED VR II Lens is a versatile and ultra-compact with a powerful focal length range of 18-200mm designed exclusively for Nikon DX format SLRs, is an ideal 11.1X zoom lens for portraiture, sports or wildlife. New compact rod-type Silent Wave Motor (SWM) enables ultra-high speed autofocusing with exceptional accuracy and super-quiet operation. Nikon Super Integrated Coating minimizes ghosting and flare to provide even higher contrast and more vivid images, even in challenging light conditions.

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for Nikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens Review

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(More customer reviews)Bought it to replace the one I forgot on a rental car. It comes with the 18-200 VR - so no need to buy on on itself (unless, like me, you forget yours on the rental car and only notice when back home ;))
Good to prevent flares. Difficult to change filters with it screwed - unscrew and screw again the other way around. But then it's impossible to use the zoom ring. Oh well. Nothing is perfect.


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Nikon D7000 16.2MP CMOS Digital SLR DX Format with VR Lenses and Accessory Kit Review

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(More customer reviews)great camera! I love the bells and whistles, but the basic feel and ease of operation really sell me. the layout of the functions are smart. if this camera was a woman, I'd marry it.

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16.2MP DX-Format CMOS sensor that works together with Nikon's EXPEED 2 image processor, 1080p HD video with full time autofocus, 6FPS burst shooting, a 39-Point AF System, autofocus fine tuning, a 3" LCD display and pentaprism optical viewfinder, and dual SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card slots. Factory Supplied Accessories EN-EL15 Lithium-Ion Battery MH-25 QuickCharger Camera Strap USB Cable Audio Video Cable DK-5 Eyepiece Shield (Replacement) DK-21 Rubber Eyecup BM-11 LCD Monitor Cover BF-1B Body Cap BS-1 Hot-Shoe Cover ViewNX 2 CD-ROM User's Manual 1-Year Limited Warranty Sunset Electronics Package Includes Nikon D7000 16.2MP DX-Format CMOS Digital SLR with 3.0-Inch LCD (BLACK) Nikon 18-55mm Zoom NIKKOR VR Lens Nikon 55-300mm Zoom NIKKOR VR Lens 16GB Hi Speed Error Free Memory Card Hi Speed Card Reader Dedicated ETTL Bounce / Swivel Flash 3 Piece 58mm Filter Kit for Camera Soft Deluxe Carrying Case Hard Tulip Lens Hood 72 inch Size Tripod LCD Screen Protectors Exclusive Sunset Electronics Cleaning Cloth

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