Nikon AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED (11.1x)

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Best Price: $639

  • User Score (42)
    8.8 8.8 from 42 reviewers
  • Expert Score (1)
    8.5 8.5 from 1 reviewer

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Pros & Cons

  • easy to use, compact size, good solid build quality, versatility and vr, vibration reduction 2
  • of course, corner softness, 72mm filters, average construction, no zoom lock

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Manufacturer's Specs

  • Lens construction
    16 elements in 12 groups (two ED glass elements, three aspherical lens elements)
  • Picture angle
    76° - 8°
  • Focal-length scale
    18, 24, 35, 50, 70, 135, 200mm
  • Number of diaphragm blades
    7 (rounded)
  • Minimum f/stop
    22-36
  • Closest focusing distance
    0.5m (through the entire focal range)
  • Maximum reproduction ratio
    1/4.5
  • Zoom control
    Manual, via separate zoom ring
  • Macro focusing
    N/A
  • Focus-limit switch
    N/A

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  • Offers the broad 18-200mm focal range (11.1x zoom) for use in a variety of situations (equivalent to a 27-300mm lens in 35mm format)
  • Enhanced Vibration Reduction (VRII) offers the equivalent of…

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  1. Nikkor DX 18-200mm VR

    Reviewer: Camera Labs
    07 November 2006
    Overall 9
    9.0
     

    Unsurprisingly a lens with this kind of focal range is rarely going to perform as well as one with a shorter range, but we were impressed overall by the results possible. Certainly unless you're into extreme wide or telephoto work, or demand the ultimate quality, you could really be very happy with one of these lenses. Indeed many photographers could happily fit one and never take it off again - and that's not only highly convenient but also greatly reduces the potential... Read more

  2. Lens Test: Nikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G DX VR AF-S

    Reviewer: Pop Photo
    01 April 2006

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  1. Reviewer: apswen, Epinions
    4 weeks ago
    Overall 10
    10
     

    I purchased the Nikkor 18-200mm VR lens in May 2008 for use with my D50 and have been very pleased.  This has become my go-to lens and I rarely have need for another lens.  I have used it during visits to Disney World, trips to ... Read more

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