July 26, 2008 6:00 AM PDT
5. Nikon AF-S DX VR 18-200mm f3.5-5.6G IF-ED
Editors' rating: 7.8
The good: Compact; broad focal-length range; Vibration Reduction for better handheld photos, especially at telephoto.
The bad: Suffers from lens creep.
The bottom line: Though you pay for the convenience, the Nikon AF-S DX VR 18-200mm f3.5-5.6 G IF ED covers a range that would normally take two lenses, yet remains compact with a solid build.
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Price range: $639.95 - $809.99
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