VR versus fast lens

[Maverik]

I would have to echo Ortega's opinion.

Irrespective of whether it's a fast lens or one with VR, the new batch of Nikon cameras with high ISO capability is the answer to low-light photography. A fast lens usually offers 2-3 stops advantage over kit lens (similarly VR lens as well), which is easily outdone by bumping the ISO higher. Nowadays, I use my 28-105mm for low light with the ISO bumped up to 1600 or higher and it works just as well.

Cheers

 

[chisiang]

And also a lot of people left out Flash control.

A fast lens is good for Flash photography because shutter speed no longer dictates exposure, only aperture and ISO.

 

[boyboy]

good info.. now i know the VR doesn't work as good as fast lenses if shooting moving objects :>

VR is good if u are doing panning . u want a slower shutter speed for the background blur, but VR will minimise shake on the vertical axis, thus giving u nice smooth panning.

sample here

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=265007&l=1c971&id=528582969

65mm focal length, 1/25 sec, F13, 18-200mm VR. since facebook doesn't have exif data