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I ordered the new 18-200mm vr lens after using a Nikon 70-300mm lens with my Nikon D70 camera to photograph my daughter's graduation. I used the camera handheld at a speed of 1/20th of a second or less due to available light. Camera shake was evident in most of the photos I took due to the high magnification, available light, and speed I needed to shoot at without a tripod. I received the new lens on Dec. 27th, and I really put it through its paces. It is lightweight and has a very compact size. The sharpness of the lens is excellent and the vr works flawlessly. I am able to shoot at full magnification @ 1/20th of a second and slower without any distortion. The lens is very quick and quiet as it focuses. The photos are beautiful. To be able to shoot from wide angle 18mm - telephoto 200mm without changing the lens is too good to be true. This lens is a great investment in versatility, quality, and convenience.