I had the 55-200mm non VR version for about 5 months, sold it to essentally recover my expense, and bought the VR version as a replacement. The non VR version was really compact and light, and produced superb photos, but the slightly larger VR version is so much a lot more usable I do not miss the other lens at all. The VR works as advertised and enables me to take photos at three times or far more lower shutter speeds than the non VR version. When I would adore the 18-200mm VR for the convenience, I will never have the ability to justify the $750 cost, so my 18-55mm kit lens and this lens will likely cover my wants as long as I own my camera. I also seriously considered the 70-300mm VR, but couldn't accept twice the price for only 50% much more reach. And at twice the length of the 55-200mm non VR version, it would be too awkward for me to carry about. I'm extremely satisfied with this 55-200mm VR lens and should you be contemplating it, (Review More...)
