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Nikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED-IF AF-S VR DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens | 
 enlarge | Brand: Nikon
Category: Photography
List Price: $899.00
Buy New: $644.98
You Save: $254.02 (28%)
New (22) Used (2) from $599.99
Rating:  240 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Fragile: No
Batteries Included: No
Optical Zoom: 11.1
Maximum Focal Length: 200
Minimum Focal Length: 18
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.5
Dimensions (in): 4 x 6 x 9
Warranty: 1 Year Warranty + 4 Years Extended Service Coverage - 5 Years of Protection Included directly from Nikon USA
MPN: 2159
Model: 2159
UPC: 018208021598
EAN: 0018208021598
ASIN: B000BY52NU
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | High-ratio, 11x zoom lens and 18-200mm focal range | | • | VR II Vibration Reduction technology provides a four-steps-faster shutter speed | | • | Lens incorporates two ED glass and three aspheric lens elements | | • | Delivers high-resolution and contrast, outstanding image quality, and fantastic photographic versatility | | • | AF-S Silent Wave Motor provides fast quiet autofocusing, and M/A mode makes it easy to switch from auto to manual focus |
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Product Description
Nikon is a precision optical company with worldwide manufacturing, research and marketing capabilities. The Nikon name is equated with extraordinary photographic performance, innovation, precision and optical quality.PRODUCT FEATURES:Offers broad 18 - 200mm focal range for use in a variety of situations (equivalent to a 27-300 lens in 35mm format);11x zoom coverage offers a perfect compact and lightweight, one lens solution;VR II system offers the equivalent of using a shutter speed 4 stops faster;Two ED glass and three aspherical lens elements minimize chromatic aberration, astigmatism and other forms of distortion, while ensuring high resolution and contrast;Nikon Super Integrated Coating (SIC) offers superb color reproduction while minimizing ghosting and flare;Incorporates a SWM (Silent Wave Motor) for fast quiet focusing;Delivers high-level optical performance designed for use exclusively with Nikon DX format digital;Employs a seven-blade rounded diaphragm opening that achieves a natural blur for out-of-focus elements;Enables focusing from as close as 50cm from the subject through its entire focal range;M/A mode for rapid switching between autofocus and manual focus operation;Flower-shaped Lens Hood HB-35 (provided) greatly reduces stray light.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 235 more reviews...
 Where was I when this lens came out? September 2, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Well, Nikon lives up to its company reputation once again. My only regret about this lens is that I don't know why I did not know about this lens when it first came out. I must have been living in outer space somewhere :0/ I would have saved some good money on lenses I rarely need to pull out of the closet anymore. I am thrilled with this DXVR lens. I just grab my backpack with this lens on my trusty old D70 and off I go to shoot virtually anything, anywhere. I do a lot of motion photography so I particularly like the VR feature for both the subject and me! I am satisfied with the smoothness and quietness of this lens as well. Some people have complained but I think they are being trivial. I have a good friend (a pro photog.) who bought the Sigma version for this lens with his D80, boasting it was good enough for less money - for 2 months that is! Then he called and asked me if I wanted to buy his Sigma becasue he went and purchased the Nikon! It was my turn to say "I told you so". If you want the best pictures, you need to buy the best tools to get the job done right! My next purchase will be the D300 since the D200 is too hard to find new nowadays. Then I will have the best camera as well! To that end I say, "WELL DONE, NIKON" :0)
Pefrect walk around lens August 30, 2008
I already owned this lens, and had to buy a 2nd one. My wife and I always were fighting over which lens we wanted to use. We have the Nikon 7-200 mm VR lens, and while it is a great lens it is way to heave to take out on a hike or walking around.
Very Good Investment August 24, 2008
Was not real sure if I really needed this lens, but it has been absolutely great. I no longer need to be changing lens for indoor vs outdoor shots. It does everything as advertised.
Fantastic Lens! August 22, 2008
I love this lens! While it does have some shortcomings, it is very very nice to not have to switch lenses whenever I want some more "reach."
With that being said, AF has some trouble locking on in low-light situations sometimes. No big deal, I just grab the focus ring and shoot.
Well ... sticker shock is wearing off August 19, 2008
Ok ... sticker shock, it's wearing off, but it's hard to think my one lens cost more than my camera and kit lens. BUT one trip in the field with this one lens vs carrying the kit 18-55 and the 200 telephoto ... eased the pain.
The lens in the VR mode make a slight clunking sound. That bothered me till I went to several camera shops and called Nikon. Seems they all do. OK I can live with that. The VR does works well. Doesn't seem to be that big a battery drain either. There's a warning in the literature that the VR doesn't work with the autofocus assist turned on ... that's annoying but workable.
It's just really nice to be able to cover that much wide angle to zoom and only lug one lens. It's heavy but not objectionable.
I use it on a D40 ... which I love much better than the D40x or D60 simply due to the strobe sync speed being double that of the later two.
Anyway gave it a five star ... it's worth that ... and below 650 is a good price ... not great but better than the retail price.
Really appreciate the VR when zoomed out. So panning with it can make some very nice shots of a moving target. Hard not to like this lens
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