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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Rick M" data-source="post: 31599" data-attributes="member: 4399">The answer really lies within your particular shooting style and budget. The photographer you are referring to may have had a lens costing $1-2K. Many would recommend Pro lenses in that price range like the 2.8 Nikon 17-55. It is also noteworthy that pro lenses tend to be larger and heavier, but are the sharpest and perform well in low light. For a more modest prices, you might consider 3rd party pro lenses, or Nikon lenses such as the 18-105 ($360), 16-85 ($600) or as you mentioned the 18-200 ($800). I have the 16-85 and it is fantastic, probably the sharpest non-pro nikon general purpose zoom. Generally the larger the zoom range, the more image quality issues a lens may have, which is why I stayed away from the 18-200.  Knowing your Budget and shooting needs would assist us in giving you the best advice.</blockquote>