Nikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED-IF AF-S VR DX

Nikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED-IF AF-S VR DX Reviews

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Nikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED-IF AF-S VR DX User Reviews

This lens is pretty much perfect | Rating:
“The 18-200 is pricy, but AWESOME! I’ll probably sell my 18-55, because this lens is all I need. I keep it attached to the d40x body all the time and it fits great into my Crumpler 5 million dollar home photo bag (brown/orange) along with my small HD video camera and all cables/chargers.” – by Luv the imac

Great lens | Rating:
“It focuses fast. There’s no zoom creep. VRII makes a significant difference when shooting stationary objects in low light (don’t bother if the subject is moving). Zoom ring and focus ring are positioned comfortably. Not much in the way of CA like most others reviewed.” – by J. Bedoya

Jack of all trades | Rating:
“Overall, this is a very good lens. Not perfect, but almost. It has a huge focal range, but is not particularly fast with the f-stop range of 3.5-5.6. The lens is sharp, but not “tack-sharp.” I find it goes a bit soft fully extended at 200mm.” – by Christopher Holm

Wonderful lens within it’s many niches. | Rating:
“Is it a jaw-dropping awesome lens? Heck yes! Mounted on a D300 along with the 17-200mm zoom range SB-900 flash (plus my -=unbelievably=- overpriced SD9 battery pack – buy an Opteka instead), this lens ROCKS at weddings and especially receptions where versatility is so important….” – by Redneck

An outstanding versatile lens | Rating:
“This lens is sharp! … even at 200mm! (sometimes, painfully sharp for tight people candids) It’s way sharper than my 18-70. It’s nearly as sharp as my 50mm f1.4. And I’ve read that it is nearly as sharp as the 70-200 f2.8 … but it is not nearly $1600! Color and contrast are exceptional as well…” – by Arnold Bookheim

Nikon delivers., | Rating:
“Fantastic range, some of the best image stabilization I’ve seen, no noticeable loss of quality through-out the entire range, feels like it’s a pro lens and built tough. I use this a lot, and I am always very pleased with the results. In the day time, and good lighting this lens will deliver fantastic images from 18mm wide-angle all the way to 200mm telephoto.” – by ChrisInCali

Nikon 18-200 DX VR | Rating:
“This Nikon 18-200 VR DX is a big, fat, somewhat heavy lens. It is also the only lens you will even need for your Nikon DX size DSLR unless you are a fringe photographer with special needs like low light/action, extreme concealability or ultra-wide angles of view…” – by D. Theis

a versatile lens | Rating:
“If you snap with a tri-pod, TURN OFF THE VR. I know it sounds odd, but you’ll get a better photo handholding with VR-ON than you will with tri-pod VR-ON. It has to do with the VR algorithm. Essentially, algorithm assumes there’s vibration-induced noise and a tri-pod essentially causes it to over-correct. Other than that, the VR is fantastic. Snaps of animals that don’t pose look great. “ – by Nelson Kidd

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Nikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED-IF AF-S VR DX User Manual

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Nikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED-IF AF-S VR DX Specifications

From the Manufacturer The 18-200mm f3.5-5.6G IF-ED AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor lens is a compact, lightweight, 11.1x zoom lens that is ideal for high-performance, everyday photography, and it incorporates advanced features such as Nikon’s Extra Low Dispersion (ED) glass, Silent Wave Motor technology (SWM), and Enhanced Vibration Reduction (VR II) in a DX-Nikkor design engineered exclusively for use with Nikon DX format digital SLR cameras.

With a remarkable 18-200mm focal length range (picture angle equivalent to a 27-300mm lens in 35mm format), the lens conveniently covers everything from wide landscapes to tight portraits and action photography. Advanced Nikon engineering has lent the lens a compact, lightweight design that offers excellent handling characteristics and superb optical quality.

Beyond the lens’s incredible optical versatility is the benefit of Enhanced VR II Vibration Reduction, an innovation that makes it possible to take substantially sharper handheld pictures at slower shutter speeds than would otherwise be possible. This provides the distinct advantage of being able to shoot more effectively in a much broader variety of challenging conditions.

With the new Nikon VR II advantage, users can take pictures at shutter speeds as many as 4 stops slower than they ordinarily could shoot without the image-degrading blur associated with camera shake at slow shutter speeds. Nikon’s VR technology further enhances picture-taking potential with a choice of two modes to match most shooting conditions. VR Normal Mode primarily compensates for camera shake, and includes automatic panning detection, as well as automatic tripod detection. VR Active Mode effectively compensates for vibration in situations where it is more pronounced and more frequent, such as when shooting from a moving vehicle.

To further ensure outstanding optical performance, the 18-200mm f3.5-5.6G IF-ED AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor features two Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) glass elements and three complex aspherical lens elements that provide for higher resolution, high-contrast images while minimizing chromatic aberration, astigmatism, and other forms of distortion. The lens also features Nikon’s compact Silent Wave Motor technology (SWM), which combines fast and precise autofocusing with super-quiet operation, as well as Internal Focusing (IF) construction that allows the lens to focus without changing its external size, improving balance and handling chrematistics.

All of Nikon’s DX Nikkor lenses are engineered exclusively for use with Nikon DX format digital SLR cameras, making the lens smaller and lighter while providing exceptional center-to-edge-to-corner image quality and overall optical performance.

Major features of the Nikon 18-200mm f3.5-5.6G IF-ED AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor lens:

* Offers a broad 18-200mm focal range (11.1x zoom) for use in a variety of situations (equivalent to a 27-300 mm lens in 35mm format); VR II Vibration Reduction system offers the practical equivalent of using a shutter speed 4 stops faster
* Two ED glass and three complex aspherical lens elements minimize chromatic aberration, astigmatism, and other forms of distortion while ensuring high resolution and contrast
* Incorporates a compact SWM (Silent Wave Motor) for quiet focusing. Delivers high-level optical performance that is specially designed for use with the Nikon digital SLRs
* Employs a seven-blade, rounded diaphragm opening that achieves a natural blur for out-of-focus elements
* Enables focusing from as close as 50 centimeters (20 inches) from the subject through its entire focal range
* M/A mode for rapid switching between autofocus and manual focus operation
* Internal Focusing (IF) design simplifies the use of circular polarizing filters
* Nikon Super Integrated Coating (SIC) offers superb color reproduction while minimizing ghosting and flare
* Flower-shaped lens hood HB-35 (included) greatly reduces stray light, enhancing image quality