Re: Nikon 18-200 vs Nikon 14-24
Can't really add more to what's been said. I can say that the 14-24 f/2.8 is a large, chunky, superb lens. There is very little distortion through the whole range. I've used it for interiors and concert work and it's absolutely fabulous.
These two lenses that you are discussing are meant for very different uses. The 18-200 is meant for a DX body as a one lens general solution. As with all wide range lenses, there are compromises involved in getting a 10X zoom range into one package. As good as the 18-200 is, it isn't a professional grade lens and doesn't have a professional lens level build quality.
Most professional grade lenses have no more than a 3x zoom range. This eliminates the "compromises" in the build and they can focus on quality exclusively. The 14-24 f/2.8 is a top performing lens. It's price reflects as much as well.
Julio
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