Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED VR II Lens

This 11.1x super-zoom lens for Nikon DX format SLRs costs around £590, sports silent internal focusing and Vibration Reduction II, which promises to allow hand-held shots to be taken at shutters speeds up to four stops slower than would be possible otherwise.

Sigma 's 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM II is similarly specified to the Nikon lens, except that it only costs around £360 and that the maximum aperture is a third of a stop slower at the telephoto end.
Tamron also offer an 18-200mm lens for only £170, but this is much more basic, with it not having optical stabilisation or silent focusing. Tamron's 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD is a more compelling alternative as it adds an additional 70mm to the telephoto end of the zoom range, costs only £480 and sports Vibration Compensation and silent focusing.

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