Lens Summary
Brand: Nikon
Also Known As: Nikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II
Lens Type: Zoom Lens
Format: APS-C / DX
Focus: Autofocus
Lens Mount: Nikon F
Release Date: 2009-07-30
MSRP Price: $849.95
Made in: Thailand
Infrared Rating: Good
Production Status: In Production
Lens Description: An ideal one-lens solution for DX-format D-SLRs, features 11x zoom versatility, ED glass superiority and VR II image stabilization for incredible performance.
Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II Specifications
| Lens Specifications | |
|---|---|
| * Supplied accessories may differ depending on country or area | |
| Lens Type | Zoom Lens |
| Focal Length | 18-200mm |
| Mount Type | Nikon F |
| Format | APS-C / DX |
| Compatible Format(s) | DX, FX in DX Crop Mode |
| Compatible with Teleconverters | No |
| Zoom Ratio | 11.1x |
| Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 0.22x |
| Vibration Reduction (Image Stabilization) | Yes |
| Aperture Information | |
| Aperture Ring | No |
| Maximim Aperture | f/3.5-f/5.6 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22-36 |
| Maximum Angle of View (APS-C or smaller format) | 76° |
| Minimum Angle of View (APS-C or smaller format) | 8° |
| Optical Information | |
| Lens Elements | 16 |
| Lens Groups | 12 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
| Extra-Low Dispersion Glass Elements | 2 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 |
| Super Integrated Coat (SIC) | Yes |
| Focus Information | |
| Focus | Autofocus |
| Built-in Focus Motor | Yes |
| Silent Wave Motor (SWM) | Yes |
| Internal Focusing | Yes |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 1.6ft. (0.5m) |
| Focus Mode Switch | Auto, Manual, Manual/Auto |
| G-type | Yes |
| Distance Information | Yes |
| Filter Information | |
| Filter Size | 72mm |
| Accepts Filter Type | Screw-on |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Weather / Dust Sealing | No |
| Mount Material | Metal |
| Dimensions | (Approx.) 3.0×3.8 in. (Diameter x Length), 77×96.5mm (Diameter x Length) |
| Weight | (Approx.) 19.8 oz. (560g) |
| Other Information | |
| Available in Colors | Black Only |
| Supplied Accessories | LC-72 72mm snap-on front lens cap, LF-1 rear lens cap, HB-35 Bayonet hood, CL-1018 Flexible lens pouch |
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Bought this lens for my D7100 early last year. Never took it off the body since it gives me all the focal lengths I need to shoot all categories. Images are excellent, no zoom creep as reported.Use a fixed CPL for all shooting. Clean-up images in LN using a basic tweak approach
Call me lazy, but I love this lens. No more swapping lenses in the field and dirty sensors. Now it can’t do everything, but comes close. I had it on an old D-40 (no easy way to clean the sensor) and use it now on a D-7100. People talk of lens creep, but I never had a problem (guess they had to say something negative). It may not be crisp at 200 mm, but what zoom lens is?