Nikon 18-200mm F3.5-5.6G IF-ED AF-S VR II DX Lens
If you only ever buy one lens for your Nikon DSLR then this is the one to get. It covers an amazing magnification range from wide angle to telephoto and it does it well.
Popular, all-round DX-format 11.1 times zoom lens. Equipped with Nikon’s Vibration Reduction system and exclusive Silent Wave Motor (SWM), this offers superb performance in low-light, delivering stable images to both the sensor and viewfinder, and boasts fast, noiseless autofocus. The high quality optical structure boasts Nikon’s Super Integrated Coating and a pair of ED glass elements for outstanding color processing and reduced distortion. A sensible zoom-lock button will keep the lens locked down when not being used. Terrific value for money, this is the versatile all-in-one lens - perfect for taking everything from wide panoramas to close-ups of faraway subjects.
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Nikon 18-200mm F3.5-5.6G IF-ED AF-S VR II DX Lens List Price: Sale Price: £535.89 You save: £210.10 (28%)  Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually dispatched within 24 hours Average Rating:   |
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Exceeds expectations
by Peter Bailey from Kent, UK on 2010-07-22
Its seldom that you buy a product that turns out to be significantly better than expected.
In designing a highly flexible zoom lens, (11-1), the compromise between flexibility and image quality must be of prime concern. However Nikon apear to have done this VERY WELL and I am getting crisp and contrasty results over the entire range of focal length and a good selection of apertures.
The advantages of this product are, essentially, a single lens, that can be left on the camera, which can handle a very wide range of situations. The lens performance together with VRII vibration reduction certainly seems to have done the trick.
Whilst lacking in sophisticated bokeh for 'classy' portraits, where I will continue to prefer my 105mm F2 D lens, I intend to use this lens on a regular basis.
The good price/ performance ratio, relatively light weight and small size are in its favour and I am likely to use higher ISO settings in low light conditions because of the higher f numbers. The cost, size and weight of the Nikon f2.8 zoom offerings are not such an attractive option except for the keenest professionals!!
Highly recommended!
Fantastic lens for most occassions
by C. Fletcher from UK on 2010-08-15
I nearly bought this lens a few months ago, but instead bought the 10-24mm for landscape use. Whilst that too is a fantastic lens, I probably regretted not getting this lens virtually every day since. My 18-135 and 55-200 meant I was often caught between two lenses when out and about taking regular shots. This single lens covers the range of both of these lenses, and the optics are far superior to both. The VR II helps ensure crisp sharply focussed images.
Was doing a lot of wildlife photography recently with the 55-200, and also trying to photograph spiders in the back garden. The quality of images on this new lens far surpasses the old one in every respect - really fast accurate focusing (although the manual override, without having to change to full manual focus is brilliant). It focuses down to about 8" from the front of the lens at full zoom, allowing excellent macro shots (obviously not as good as a true dedicated macro lens, but more than acceptable for the average user, like myself.
I can't think of anything wrong with this lens - I love it, and will be on my camera body 90% of the time. Buy it and you won't be disappointed.
NICKON 18-200mm F3.5-5.6G IF-ED AF-S VR II DX LENS
by Edward J. Gallagher from Shropshire. uk on 2010-07-06
Have used this lens on a few occasions, and it does everything asked of it,for a lens in its price range very pleased with the product
Key Features:
- DX format 11.1x zoom lens with 18 to 200mm focal range (35mm equivalent: 27-300mm).
- Vibration Reduction II (VR II) stabilization system with Normal and Active modes. Enables more flexible hand-held shooting and lets you use shutter speeds that are up to 4 stops slower.
- 2 ED glass and 3 aspherical lens elements ensure high resolution and superior contrast.
- SWM (Silent Wave Motor) for fast, whisper-quiet autofocus.
- M/A mode for rapid switching between Autofocus and Manual focus operation.
- 7-blade rounded diaphragm opening makes out-of-focus elements blend together smoothly for natural-looking backgrounds.
- High-grade Nikon Super Integrated Coating (SIC) greatly reduces ghosting and flare and ensures outstanding color reproduction.
Specifications:
| Focal length | 18-200mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22-36 |
| Lens construction | 16 elements in 12 groups (with two ED glass and three aspherical lens elements) |
| Picture angle | 76°-8° |
| Closest focusing distance | 0.5 m/1.6 ft. |
| No. of diaphragm blades | 7 (rounded) |
| Filter/attachment size | 72mm |
| Diameter x length (extension from lens mount) | Approximately 77 x 96.5 mm/3.0 x 3.8 in. |
| Weight | Approximately 565 g/19.9oz |
| Supplied accessories | 72mm Snap-on Front Lens Cap LC-72, Rear Lens Cap LF-1, Bayonet Hood HB-35, Flexible Lens Pouch CL-1018 |
