Nikon 18-55 VR

External Since: Jul 06, 2006 Posts: 196

I have been using the non VR 18-55 and have been generally happy with
the results. But have had several shots that later would have benefited
from VR.

Any one here have any experience with this new lens? Is the VR useful
across the entire focal length range and at the largest apperatures? Is
this the newest version of VR?

Thank you

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External Since: Dec 08, 2007 Posts: 56

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<Mencken-D8C152.10521304022008.DeleteThis@sn-ip.vsrv-sjc.supernews.net>,
Ockham's Razor <Mencken.DeleteThis@pdx.net> wrote:

> I have been using the non VR 18-55 and have been generally happy with
> the results. But have had several shots that later would have benefited
> from VR.
>
> Any one here have any experience with this new lens? Is the VR useful
> across the entire focal length range and at the largest apperatures? Is
> this the newest version of VR?
>
> Thank you

Yes, I have been shooting for about two weeks with the VR 18-55, and I'm
really glad I spent the $200 (US). Sharpness and color rendition are
every bit as good as the two older (non-VR) versions I've owned.

Although I haven't really had the perfect low-light situation to
torture-test the VR (I didn't take my camera with me to any of the
casinos), I plan to do some hand-held one-eighth sec. and one-quarter
sec. tests soon and will post results. Since I am well-satisfied with
the VR on my modestly-priced 70-300 zoom, I see no reason why the
shorter one would be any less satisfactory.
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