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<blockquote data-quote="Elliot87" data-source="post: 560944" data-attributes="member: 25183">I had the non VR 55-200mm and I didn't like it at all really. I can only think of one shot I got with it that I'm somewhat proud of and that was when all conditions were pretty much perfect. The VR one is probably better but I wouldn't recommend it.I had the newer better VC (vibration control/reduction) version of the Tamron 70-300mm, which other than lacking macro (can't focus as close) should outperform the one you're looking at in most other ways.I liked my Tamron quite a lot, more at first but gradually became frustrated over time and I certainly couldn't recommend it as highly as Blacktop does with the VR Nikkor 70-300mm. I got many good sharps pictures with the Tamron, the VC is invaluable but the sharness drops off quite a bit at 300mm and wide open and that is why I became frustrated with it. A used version of the VC Tamron might well be in your price range and still a good option.You could also look at the Nikkor 55-300mm, I haven't used it and it probably isn't as sharp as the Nikkor 70-300mm or Tamron VC but I have seen good results posted on here and people seem to like it. It will be lighter too I think being a DX lens.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Elliot87, post: 560944, member: 25183"] I had the non VR 55-200mm and I didn't like it at all really. I can only think of one shot I got with it that I'm somewhat proud of and that was when all conditions were pretty much perfect. The VR one is probably better but I wouldn't recommend it. I had the newer better VC (vibration control/reduction) version of the Tamron 70-300mm, which other than lacking macro (can't focus as close) should outperform the one you're looking at in most other ways. I liked my Tamron quite a lot, more at first but gradually became frustrated over time and I certainly couldn't recommend it as highly as Blacktop does with the VR Nikkor 70-300mm. I got many good sharps pictures with the Tamron, the VC is invaluable but the sharness drops off quite a bit at 300mm and wide open and that is why I became frustrated with it. A used version of the VC Tamron might well be in your price range and still a good option. You could also look at the Nikkor 55-300mm, I haven't used it and it probably isn't as sharp as the Nikkor 70-300mm or Tamron VC but I have seen good results posted on here and people seem to like it. It will be lighter too I think being a DX lens. [/QUOTE]

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