Nikon 18-300 VR vs Nikon 18-200 & 70-300

[shadowlands]

I currently own both the Nikon 18-200 VR and 70-300 VR.
Even with the overlapping, I'm happy with these lenses.
But Nikon is about to release the new 18-300 VR.
If you were in my shoes, would you consider selling the two for the one?
I'd have to sell 'em both plus toss in $200.00 to make the move.
Or would that be dumb if I already own the 18-200 & 70-300?

[Mira]

Yes, I would.

[Douglas]

Depends on what you shoot. Super zooms are always a bit softer, but for most people they work wonders. If you want a big expensive 12x P&S, go for it. Little better images due to the sensor, but thats essentially what you have. A large camera that is great for day trips and vacations, because it covers every range normally wanted.

I personally carry a small P&S camera if I want that much range, but again, its all in what you are shooting and why.

[njangka]

So what is "your" gain in this? I have the same lenses you have and would never consider it unless the new lens is better in image quality, which I highly doubt given the IQ I get from the 70-300VR.

[shadowlands]

Originally Posted by Douglas

Depends on what you shoot. Super zooms are always a bit softer, but for most people they work wonders. If you want a big expensive 12x P&S, go for it. Little better images due to the sensor, but thats essentially what you have. A large camera that is great for day trips and vacations, because it covers every range normally wanted.

I personally carry a small P&S camera if I want that much range, but again, its all in what you are shooting and why.

I hear what you're saying, but trust me... a D90 with the 18-200 VR blows away point and shoots... big time!!! True it's not as sharp as a F2.8 zoom, but with the naked eye, you'd be hard pressed to tell the difference...

[shadowlands]

Originally Posted by njangka

So what is "your" gain in this? I have the same lenses you have and would never consider it unless the new lens is better in image quality, which I highly doubt given the IQ I get from the 70-300VR.

Good question... one lens vs two, I guess...
So you're going to stay put?

[shadowlands]

I took these images with my 18-200 VR from a small plane. Had the lens sticking out of the camera portal in the window during flight. VR on (active mode)!!!


Molokai, Hawaii (sea cliffs) by db digital, on Flickr


Molokai, Hawaii (sea cliffs) by db digital, on Flickr

[Narsuitus]

Originally Posted by shadowlands

If you were in my shoes, would you consider selling the two for the one?

I would consider selling the two for the one only after I had read enough reviews and received enough user feedback to make an intelligent decision.

[shadowlands]

Originally Posted by Narsuitus

I would consider selling the two for the one only after I had read enough reviews and received enough user feedback to make an intelligent decision.

Excellent point!!!
My wife is telling me to stay put for she likes that I already own both lenses and two is more than one, ha!

[Douglas]

Originally Posted by shadowlands

I hear what you're saying, but trust me... a D90 with the 18-200 VR blows away point and shoots... big time!!! True it's not as sharp as a F2.8 zoom, but with the naked eye, you'd be hard pressed to tell the difference...

I should of clarified. But I just meant you are carrying around 6-7 or more pounds of equipment. What are doing? Are you shooting sports or walking around Disney (for example). An all in 1 makes a great tourist lens, but would you like to carry that around your neck all day, is what I am getting at. But it all is determined by what you shoot.

And I am finding some fairly sharp shots in P&S, if you get the right type and know their limitations. They wont supplant a DSLR for most things, but there are times I carry them over my big one.