Canon EF Lens
It is fair to assume that the Nikkor 18-55 VR is not a bad lens at all. When I first bought it I was a bit skeptical because the lens didnt have ED element. The above picture was shot for an advertising campaign and from what I understand, it'll do the job just fine. I am convinced that almost all lenses perform exceedingly well under good lighting conditions. The undoing of any lens is in low light. Light is the key for any picture, better the light, better picture.
These pictures prove, you dont always need an expensive lens to take great pictures. Sometimes a kit lens could be all you need. Though these pictures were shot in the controlled environment of the studio it is still possible to get decent exposures in non-studio/outdoor locations without any kind of artificial lights.
Here are some non-studio pictures of the Nikon D200 with Nikkor 18-55 VR:
Shot with Nikon D200 and Nikkor 18-55 VR lens, around afternoon time, UV filter used.
Under non-controlled/non-studio conditions I have observed a slight but ugly yellow/orangish tint on the picture. It is especially visible in Vivid, Soft, and every other white balance setting except kelvin where lower temperature might solve the problem.
This picture was shot at dusk time in Hyderabad, it could have benefited a lot with a ND or polarizer, but you cant be too careful.
This shot was taken around 9:30 in the morning
All pictures used in this article were shot on a Nikon D200
Conclusion:
Rating: *** and a half
Should you buy it: If budget is an issue then this is the lens for you
Pro use: Yes you can
Mount: unfortunately plastic, so a little care...
Optics: 6.5/10
--Viisshnu Vardhan--