Product Description
Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–200mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR II Standard Zoom Lens: This powerful and versatile Nikon standard zoom lens is a great one-lens solution for DX-format DSLRs. Its wide angle to telephoto focal range gives photographers a flexible tool to get the shot without having to switch lenses.
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Product Weight :1.2346 pounds
Features
Compatible with a variety of Nikon DSLR cameras Works with any Nikon FX or DX-format DSLR camera with an F-bayonet mount. Also compatible with most Nikon 35mm SLR cameras.
Standard zoom lens for wide angle shots Allows you to capture a wide field of view for stunning perspectives with virtually no distortion.
18–200mm focal length This versatile, long-range zoom lens covers a broad range, enabling you to capture the perfect image from various distances.
f/3.5 maximum aperture Provides clear landscape images and beautiful distance shots even in low-light situations, including indoor settings and on overcast days.
Vibration Reduction II image stabilization Allows you to shoot at shutter speeds up to 3.5 stops slower without image blur. Ensures dramatically sharp still images and HD video capture, even for handheld shooting.
Ideal one-lens solution for a range of image types With an 11x zoom versatility, capture anything from wide-angle cityscapes and landscapes to close-ups.
SWM (Silent Wave Motor) ensures smooth, precise focusing Utilizes ultrasound vibrations to focus the lens, resulting in smooth, silent and precise autofocusing.
ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass for superior image quality Effectively corrects chromatic aberration for optimum lens performance.
M/A focusing mode Allows you to switch from manual to automatic with virtually no lag time, by simply turning the focusing ring on the lens.
Internal Focus for fast, smooth autofocusing Allows for a more compact, lightweight construction and a closer focusing distance without changes in the lens barrel length.
Advanced lens coatings for improved optics Nikon Super Integrated Coating enhances light transmission and offers superior color consistency and reduced flare.
1.6' minimum focusing distance
Accommodates 72mm filters Compatible with screw-on filter types.
Accessories included Comes with a bayonet hood, lens caps (front and rear) and flexible lens pouch.
What's Included
72mm snap-on front lens cap (LC-72), rear lens cap (LF-1)
Bayonet hood (HB-35), lens pouch (CL-1018)
Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II Standard Zoom Lens
Owner's manual
Reviews
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Great all-purpose lens!
This is truly a great all-purpose lens. I love the 18 inch focal distance and the ability to use wide angle as well as zoom. Using this lens I can truly never miss a shot!
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Good General Purpose Lens (but not for low light)
Be honest with yourself about what your intended use of this lens will be. If you're looking for a "do it all" lens then this is about as close as you'll get. If you're shooting high school sports events you may want to look at other options. This lens quickly drops to the 5.6 f stop setting when you start to zoom and in a gymnasium, theater or foot ball field you'll quickly feel the pinch of not enough light to maintain a reasonably fast shutter speed so the action doesn't get blurred. I've had this lens for nearly a year now and use it for about 75% of my shots. If I had it to do over again I would probably get an f2.8 zoom to better deal with low light situations.
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All in One Lens is a Vacationer's Dream
Took the lens on an Alaskan trip, to use with my d5000. I already owned the 18-55 and 55-200 lenses, but wanted to travel with a more compact arrangement. Not having to change lenses "on the fly" while out exploring let me capture both landscape panoramas, as well as the fast moving outdoor wildlife. There were several situations where, if I had to change lenses, I would have missed a shot. The lens is noticably heavier that the 18-55 or the 55-200, and it's built and feels more rugged, as well. If I could do it over again, I would have bought the d5000 body, with the 18-200, and not bought the two lens kit.
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Great all in one lens for traveling .
The lens have very fast focus, takes clear pictures even on low light, the VR does well on long zoom and is not that heavy.
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Great lens
Purchased lens with D7100, had a special sale and picked it up for $599. Takes great pictures, fast lens. It's an all around lens to use.
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If I can only take one lens this is it!
This is a great all around lens for everyday use. For an everyday walk around lens where you don't want to mess with changing lenses, this is a great choice. It is sharp at both 18mm and 200mm. It has quick auto focus with vibration reduction so handhold in low light or with quick subjects is a breeze. I have several lenses but this is my go to lens when I don't want to be burdened down by a bunch of gear. This is a time tested lens, and you won't be disappointed with the quality you get.
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A wonderful all-around lens for any occasion
Nikon did a great job with the 18-200mm lens. The lens covers a broad range and is generally light enough for carrying around anytime, anywhere to capture almost any situation. The 18mm wide angle gives you the option for sweeping panoramas, and the 200mm zoom (especially when combined with the ability of the Nikon D7100 to do a 1.3x crop, making the effective range over 250mm) is a very nice telephoto to have. For the price, you probably won't find a better lens that covers such a large optical zoom range. I was going back and forth between this and the 18-300mm that Nikon makes. I decided on the 18-200 for two main reasons... first, the 18-300 is heavy as heck, much worse than this guy (my mom has the 18-300 and holding it around my neck for even 10 minutes was a little taxing), and second, I honestly don't do much shooting beyond a 200mm range. If you need it, the extra 100mm for the price is not a bad deal at all, but from other reviews I've read, you start to run into vignetting and some sharpness issues at full zoom of the 18-300. If you're not in need of 300mm zoom and fine with occasionally using some digital cropping to enhance zoom, the Nikon 18-200 is a worthy buy.
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Great all around lens
I was seeking a new zoom lens to replace my Nikon 55-200 VRi with my D7100. I didn't really need something wide (have the Tokina 11-20) and the research boiled down to this lens. It has not disappointed. It is a little on the heavy side but I don't mind that because to me it feels more well built than my very light and cheap feeling 55-200 it is replacing. The zoom ring is a bit tight and not consistent throughout the zoom and it will "creep" while you're carrying it unless you engage the handy lock switch. But these aren't huge deals for me. The image quality is very good, especially at higher F stops (8, 11, etc.). It does ok in low light too but of course the 35mm 1.8 or 50mm 1.8 are much better in these cases. I considered the newer 55-200 VRII but gave this a try when I found it on sale at BB. (I lucked out in that one of my local Best Buys was closing and some merchandise that was not going to the newer store was on sale at really good prices). At full price, I would probably say it would not be worth it as 3rd party lenses or the Nikon 55-200 would be a better buy...at least for what I use it for. It is nice to have that wide focal range but you pay for it and it may be quite heavy to use as an all day walk around lens. For the same $ (or most likely less), you can buy the Nikon 35mm or 50mm which give excellent image quality, are cheap, and very lightweight and the Nikon 55-200 which is also light, cheap, and has good image quality.
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Awesome DSLR camera lense
Purchased this awesome lens, mostly because I did not want factory lenses and I did not want to carry more than one lens anymore. This lens suits the purpose of carrying both types of lenses that I had carried in the past. The lens takes very crisp and sharp pictures. The lens is a bit heavy, but you get used to it after a few more uses. I also got a great price on the lens too when I purchased a nikon d5200 dslr camera. It was definitely worth the wait.
