Nikon 18-200mm lens creep?

Gita

I'm thinking about buying a new lens and want to get Nikon's 18-200mm. I've read that lens creep is an issue. Does anyone know if Nikon fixed the creeping? If you have this lens and it creeps, is it so bad it's not worth the cost of the lens? Does the creep get worse with use? Thanks for your input.

Travis

Gita wrote:

I'm thinking about buying a new lens and want to get Nikon's 18-200mm. I've read that lens creep is an issue. Does anyone know if Nikon fixed the creeping? If you have this lens and it creeps, is it so bad it's not worth the cost of the lens? Does the creep get worse with use? Thanks for your input.

I have one that I purchased 6 months ago. The only time that I notice creep is when the lens is hanging from my shoulder. It has no impact on my shooting with it.

System

No problem when I am shooting.

dancorder

It can be a pain if the camera is hanging straight down, but it's not a problem in use and wouldn't put me off buying it again. The only time I could see it being a problem is if you wanted to put it on a tripod pointing up or down and take photos without being around to stop it creeping. That said it also depends on the exact copy you get, I think mine is one the worse ones in this respect.

Gita

Looks like three thumbs up. Thanks everyone!

DsrtVW

I have one but do not experience this problem, but on my D300 it does not point down it might do that on a D60 or 40.
I love this lens it is always on one of my cameras.