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Nikonfreak · 07-10-2009

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Originally Posted by DigitalPhotography

If you own or have worked with either or both the Nikon 24-120VR or 18-200VR, can I get your comments on these lenses?* I would like to know if you are pleased with the overall sharpness, color fidelty and build quality.* I will be buying either one or the other and will use it for general wildlife/nature and travel.

IMHO, I am no fan of the 24-120 VR. I'd leave that lens on a shelf if it were offered as a free gift.

I don't know if I was too vague on my feelings about that lens.

Dirk · 07-11-2009

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Originally Posted by Nikonfreak

IMHO, I am no fan of the 24-120 VR. I'd leave that lens on a shelf if it were offered as a free gift.

I don't know if I was too vague on my feelings about that lens.

ROFL

As vague as can be ROFL

NZRob · 07-18-2009

I have the 24-120, which I got with the D200 when I returned to photography after a "sebatical" ... anyhow, I like the lens, until I picked up a second hand 28-70/2.8 for around the same price. Then it was relegated into the bag for many months however recently I have been shooting using different styles rather than looking for a slight DOF and it has never failed me. It is light enough and for me the IQ is good (except on the corners at 24mm at f3.5. Then it has some vignetting.
Just my 2c.

RJohnston · 07-18-2009

IF you have Lightroom, you might check out the "Develop mode" and Vignetting Lens correction menu at the bottom. There are two settings you might be able to use for correction with that lens.

NZRob · 07-19-2009

Thanks, yes, I absolutely love lightroom for all of it's capabilities... and as much as I know, I still learn little tidbits now and again to reinforce just how good it is

07-18-2009	#23 (permalink)
NZRob Vicuna Location: Tauranga, New Zealand Posts: 61 CamelKarma: 10 Editing OK?: Ask first Gallery \| Blog	Re: Nikon 24-120VR and 18-200VR for general wildlife/nature I have the 24-120, which I got with the D200 when I returned to photography after a "sebatical" ... anyhow, I like the lens, until I picked up a second hand 28-70/2.8 for around the same price. Then it was relegated into the bag for many months however recently I have been shooting using different styles rather than looking for a slight DOF and it has never failed me. It is light enough and for me the IQ is good (except on the corners at 24mm at f3.5. Then it has some vignetting. Just my 2c.
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07-18-2009	#24 (permalink)
RJohnston Llama Location: Travelin' the US in Motorhome, Shooting pictures and Painting. Posts: 641 CamelKarma: 1358 Editing OK?: Ask first Gallery \| Blog	Re: Nikon 24-120VR and 18-200VR for general wildlife/nature IF you have Lightroom, you might check out the "Develop mode" and Vignetting Lens correction menu at the bottom. There are two settings you might be able to use for correction with that lens.
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07-19-2009	#25 (permalink)
NZRob Vicuna Location: Tauranga, New Zealand Posts: 61 CamelKarma: 10 Editing OK?: Ask first Gallery \| Blog	Re: Nikon 24-120VR and 18-200VR for general wildlife/nature Thanks, yes, I absolutely love lightroom for all of it's capabilities... and as much as I know, I still learn little tidbits now and again to reinforce just how good it is __________________ Members don't see ads in threads. Register your free account today and become a member on PhotoCamel - Your Friendly Photo Forum, gaining access to posting privileges, contests, free plug-ins and other downloads, unlimited online storage for your photographs, reviews, free marketplace listings, and much more.
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