[andy153]

I have the Nikkor 70-300 AF-S VR IF - it is great with the extra reach but depending on circumstances (eg Birding from a Hide) I am carrying it plus a Sigma 50-500 Bigma on another body. It is also a fairly slow lens. The beauty of the 18-200 VR is it really is a leave on and forget standard lens. Its not the fastest lens but it is sharp and for 90% + you don't need another one. In low light yes I'll take a 70-200 VR f2.8 or 80-200 AF-S f2.8 or carry a macro for close-up or an ultra -wide angle for architecture. But for most of my Photographic needs ie: just wandering around with a camera round my neck - the Nikkor 18-200 VR lens covers the lot.