Just got my Nikon 18-200mm VR lens. It replaces the 18-70mm and 70-300mm so that I only need to carry one lens. The 70-300mm has 1.5X more magnification, but switching lens is a pain not worth the extra zoom.
Furthermore the VR lens promised to reduce hand shake by as much as 4 stops. I’ve tried it and it worked very well especially in the “Active” mode. This works really well for scenaries and eliminates the need for a tripod for most cases.
Both of these reasons are time saving reasons. For me, saving time is everything. That’s how I justify all my purchases.
New Nikons…
The low- down: This 12 megapixel DSLR takes two features of the D300– the CMOS image sensor and the 75mm high resolution LCD screen– and fits them into what is, in effect, the D80 body. Naturally there……
Nikon D90…
Ansel Adams described well why photography is a form of art: A true photograph need not be explained, nor can it be contained in words….