Nikon AF-S DX 18-200mm F/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

This is a new lens from Nikon, recently announced, although saying that it's actually almost identical to the 'old' 18-200VR, so what is the point of it I hear you cry! Well, the boast of this lens is that it uses the VRII vibration reduction system, which allows you to hand hold up to 4 stops slower than you would without it, although this always depends on how steady your hands are. However, the old lens I also used VRII, and there have been no changes to the lens elements either, but then this lens was really great to start with so I assume they couldn't really improve it! So are there any differences? Yes there are, but are these that ...  Read the complete review