Tamron 200mm f/3.5 T mount model 870

it defenetly needs trypot support photos are clear and sharp I am happy that i have it I ahave Nikon standart come as a set but I think Tamron is easyar to focus thats make then faster to work with

Good for the Price. This lens leaves more to be desired. I would recommend the "VC" version due to the fact that this lens cannot produce sharp results at any focal length, aperture, or set shutter speed. The lens does have decent performance where there is good lighting. Some nice things about the lens: compressibility (it can become very compact), metal mount (durability), Build quality (made from plastic, but a solid lens nonetheless), af/mf switch, and the 18-200 range is great if you cannot switch lenses. Would be a great lens if it had vibration control, therefore I recommend the "VC" version of this same lens.

Excellent All Purpose Lens The Tamron 18-200 mm AF Lens is a wonderful all purpose lens that provides sharp images and the convenience of using my Nikon D5100 DSLR without having to worry about changing lenses. Tamron is known for its high quality optics and this lens provides sharp images at all focal lengths. It is truly a good value.