HELP: What is this WEIRD DOT on my photo?
I just bought the Nikkor 18-200mm lens a week ago. I like the lens so far, but it creates a darkened spot in the same place on all my images.
Sometimes the spot is a bit smaller and more defined (towards the 18mm side), and sometimes its larger and lighter (towards the 200mm side), but it's always there. (on a few images there are three spots!!).
At first I thought it was lens flare, or a hot spot, but I don't think it is. I can see the spot through the viewfinder at all times. I will upload two or three example images.
I don't know if it's some sort of dirt in the lens, or if I should return the lens to get fixed.
If anyone has any suggestions I would GREATLY appreciate them!
Thanks a bunch.
Naomi
http://www.mayanphotography.com/dots-1.jpg
http://www.mayanphotography.com/dots-2.jpg
http://www.mayanphotography.com/dots-3.jpg
Maybe you're capturing ghosts on film! 
That sucks though, I think you should take it to a camera store and have it looked at. Ritz Camera generally won't charge you unless they actually fix it.
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