tomematthews

That's such useful advice - thank you Mike! I must say I have been thinking about a Prime for some time now and will likely look for something around 50mm but will definitely take a look at my previous shots to see where I tend to shoot. Looks like I will probably look at the 18-70mm and the 70-200mm, or possibly the 16-85mm you recommend to avoid a lack of overlap. I think I just wanted reassurance that the was something to be gained by avoiding a Superzoom - I'd hate to get rid of my Tamron 18-270mm and find exactly the same problems with a replacement Nikon 18-200 or similar if it's just a common trait to superzooms! Thank you so much again

I don't have a budget in mind really, but trying to keep it as reasonable as possible. I can get used versions of the 18-70mm and 70-200mm for under £500 combined so would like to keep below or around that if at all possible. I don't have any Prime lenses because I'm never really sure what length prime would be best for my needs.

Thank you for such a quick response Mike! I shoot on a Nikon D5200

Hello! I'm a keen amateur who enjoys, in particular, landscape photography. I also (for work) have to complete a fair amount of real estate photography and some food photography, along with some portraiture. I currently have a Tamron 18-270mm lens and am looking to replace it. I purchased it as a travel lens a couple of years ago but honestly the image quality is not great (poor sharpness is a particular issue). I have been advised that I should look to get three lenses - a 10-20mm lens (I already have a Sigma which has been great so far), and then have been recommended the Nikon 18-70mm and 70-200mm lenses. My question is: would the Nikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX ED VR II be a good lens that would then cover the whole focal range, rather than having to have a separate 18-70mm and 70mm - 200mm lens? Is there a reason (image quality?) I would be better going for two separate lenses? After my experience with the Tamron superzoom I'm a little bit hesitant about going for another superzoom. Thank you!