New Nikon lens

[Shanan]

I am so excited. :cheer2: I just got email from Ritz Camera that they are shipping the 18-200mm VR lens that I ordered several months ago. I can't wait to get it. We are having a family reunion in 2 weeks. One of my brothers is career Army and he is taking leave to bring his family. Funny thing is how I had long talk with DH this past weekend about saving money and no big expenses. I guess I will definitely be eating my words. Just had to share the excitement. :)

[captaincrash]

Congrats!

I just received my new 28-135 Canon IS... and it's such fun! I had been following the tracking reports from Canada with anticipation. I'm happy to report my new lens is flawless! As yours' is nearly certain to be as well!

http://www.photozone.de/8Reviews/lenses/nikkor_18200_3556vr/lens.jpg

But as luck would have it I had just a little time last nite and my battery died after 2-3 shots! I had just shot several 100 shots over the weekend (my daughters 1st swim meet, Anime / Cosplay Expo / fireworks) and had neglected to refresh the DSLR batteries - and there were no spares in the camera bag when I was 1st testing the new lens.

So perhaps later today I'll post some shots! When yours' arrives please post some images!

Cheers! :thumbsup2

[handicap18]

SWEET!!

Congrats to both of you on the new lenses. I'm currently holding out for Nikon to come out with the 70-300mm VR lens sometime this fall. Otherwise I will have to hold out longer for the 70-200mm f/2.8 VR Nikkor. Need lots of time to save for that one.

As always,,,,,,,,,,,, Post pictures.

[AZ JazzyJ]

SWEET!!

Congrats to both of you on the new lenses. I'm currently holding out for Nikon to come out with the 70-300mm VR lens sometime this fall. Otherwise I will have to hold out longer for the 70-200mm f/2.8 VR Nikkor. Need lots of time to save for that one.

I haven't heard that Nikon was coming out with a 70-300mm VR lens. I know they have a 80-400 f/4.5-5.6 VR and it is available now. In fact they even offering a $150 rebate on the lens. What kind of specs will the 70-300mm have?

I definitely want to see some shots from the new lenses that captaincrash and Shanan have.

Jeff

[Cashcow]

I am so excited. :cheer2: I just got email from Ritz Camera that they are shipping the 18-200mm VR lens that I ordered several months ago. I can't wait to get it. We are having a family reunion in 2 weeks. One of my brothers is career Army and he is taking leave to bring his family. Funny thing is how I had long talk with DH this past weekend about saving money and no big expenses. I guess I will definitely be eating my words. Just had to share the excitement. :)

When did you order yours Shanan? I've had one on order with Ritz since early June :rolleyes1

[handicap18]

I haven't heard that Nikon was coming out with a 70-300mm VR lens. I know they have a 80-400 f/4.5-5.6 VR and it is available now. In fact they even offering a $150 rebate on the lens. What kind of specs will the 70-300mm have?

I definitely want to see some shots from the new lenses that captaincrash and Shanan have.

Jeff

I don't know any of the spec's. I got the info from Kelly on this board. She got the info from her friends camera shop. Canon is on their (I believe) 3rd generation 70-300mm IS lens. One of them is fairly affordable at about $700 or so.

I've tried out the 80-400mm VR and it is a BEAST of a lens. Not quite as long as the 70-200VR (6 1/2 inches vs 8 inches), but weighs about the same (48 or so ounces). And it does cost about $1400.

I'm hoping that the 70-300VR is more on the affordable side. Even it is an f/4-5.6 I'd still probably take one if it comes in around $800. I"ll keep my fingers crossed.

[Shanan]

Cashcow, I really hate to break it to you but I had mine ordered since April 2. I was hoping to have it in and used to it prior to our WDW trip. Trip was June 9-17. Don't think I had it for trip. Maybe another excuse to go to WDW. :rotfl2: I can't wait to try it out. Will post some pictures with it later. I see what others post & I am in totally awe and hope to be half as good as other posters.