Nikon 18-200 DX VR lense?

Here you can find a dicussion about this lens, with many reviews, links and sample photos. Some people like it, some don't. Daniel's answer basically says what they say, but you can find more opinions there.

I think it really depends on what you value more, photographic accuracy or versatility. As for myself, knowing that I am not likely to carry around 2 or 3 lenses most of time, I'd rather compromise on the quality and have a single wide-range lens. I just got a Tamron 18-200 for my Canon, and I am happy with the versatility - and the Nikon 18-200 have a much better reputation in terms of not losing photographic accuracy.

That was the long version. The short version - go get it :)

Hi Eran

 I suggest you spending the time and read the following review.

http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/18200.htm

I own it. It's a good all-around lens, and the VR works very well (you actually see the image stabilising when you turn it on). It's quite big and heavy, and it's slow (i.e. does not allow much light in), so I often use a simple 50mm f1.8 lens because of its light weight, very wide aperture and very high quality. I guess the 18-200 would make for a good replacement for the two lenses you've mentioned above, but take into account that it does not cover the 200-300mm range.

The 18-200 VR lens is the primary lens I use for all of my non-sports photography with my Nikon D200.  The versatility (including the vibration reduction) is well worth the price.  For me, it has replaced two lenses (18-70mm f3.5-4.5 and 70-210mm f4).  Optically, the lenses that were replaced are better.  But the ability to only carry one lens when traveling light and the VR feature are well worth the steep price. 

Check out this blog post showing a photo I took using the 18-200mm lens while aboard a cruise ship.  The camera was hand held to blur the ocean of the moving ship, while maintain focus on the rain drops seen on the railing. 

I suggest 18-270mm Tamron Lens

I owned the original Nikon 18-200 VR lens and love it.Photos are clean and crisp through the entire range. Regarding the lens creep, it is a slight issue if the lens is partially extended and pointed straight down. During "normal" use, this really has not presented itself as an issue.

i think you have a great lens already. A telephoto and another lens for close ranges and wide angles.. if you have extra money., u can buy another camera body so u wont have to change lenses in really tight situations. Its alright when shooting still life like bolts, actuators  but when ur on weddings...its hard. u got to have 2 bodies for different lenses.