04-30-2018, 06:03 AM
Tough call. The 18-200 isn't mich longer than the 18-135 and is 3 ounces heavier
The USM in the 18-135 is supposed to be pretty darned quiet though so if you shoot some video and really hate the AF grunt, grunt, grunt with the built in mike you're gonna like how quiet the USM is.
How often did you shoot at 135mm with the ff lens ?
If a lot then you might want the 18-200
If you mostly shot at 28mm then the only time you'll miss the 200mm is wanting to check out the babe in the skimpy bikini on the other end of the beach. :-)
Edit: These are kit lens choices with a package deal/discount ?
Otherwise I have a Tamron 18-270 I was really happy with for a walk-around lens.
These days I tend to walk around with a Nikon APS-C 10-24 because too often 18mm just isn't enough. Far too oftenn I'm at the 18mm stop on the Tamron . At least for architecture shots (in town/indoors).
The USM in the 18-135 is supposed to be pretty darned quiet though so if you shoot some video and really hate the AF grunt, grunt, grunt with the built in mike you're gonna like how quiet the USM is.
How often did you shoot at 135mm with the ff lens ?
If a lot then you might want the 18-200
If you mostly shot at 28mm then the only time you'll miss the 200mm is wanting to check out the babe in the skimpy bikini on the other end of the beach. :-)
Edit: These are kit lens choices with a package deal/discount ?
Otherwise I have a Tamron 18-270 I was really happy with for a walk-around lens.
These days I tend to walk around with a Nikon APS-C 10-24 because too often 18mm just isn't enough. Far too oftenn I'm at the 18mm stop on the Tamron . At least for architecture shots (in town/indoors).