| Nikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED-IF AF-S VR DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens | 
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Avg. Customer Rating:   (based on 223 reviews)
Category: Photography
Publisher: Nikon
Studio: Nikon
Brand: Nikon
Label: Nikon
Media: Electronics
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Fragile: 0
Batteries Included: 0
Optical Zoom: 11.1
Maximum Focal Length: 200
Minimum Focal Length: 18
Warranty: 1 Year Warranty + 4 Years Extended Service Coverage - 5 Years of Protection Included directly from Nikon USA
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.5
Dimensions (in): 4 x 6 x 9
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 218 more reviews...
 disappointing July 4, 2008
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
I really wanted this lens to be good. It's certainly an impressive piece of optical design to cram such a huge focus range into such a compact lens, and I was tempted by the prospect of never having to change lenses. But optically it has too many problems to be more than a snapshot lens, and for that a pocketable non-SLR is more appropriate and convenient, not to mention much lighter.
Main problems: Bad distortion at many focal lengths, to the extent that my friends laughed at some of the pictures I took with it. "Hey, why's your bookshelf bent at the top??" Chromatic aberration (color fringing) throughout the zoom range. There's light fall-off in the corners. At the wider end of the range, it casts a shadow with the builtin flash on the D40 body. If you carry it on a camera over your shoulder, it will extend all the way out under its own weight. In addition, it lacks the really nice super-close focusing ability of the 18-55.
I've decided I'll be happier with the stock 18-55 (itself not that great) and the 55-200 which is lighter, cheaper, sharper, and all around better. I guess technology has not yet reached the point where you can get all that in one lens.
 Finally, a lens to maximize your DSLR June 29, 2008
Finally, a quality lens with a large range: 18 to 200. Wow!
This is a great all around lens to NOW be able to go anywhere with your DSLR camera and get all the benefits of that camera without the huge camera bag.
Construction is like a pro lens. It feels and looks very well made.
The Vibration Reduction is such a huge help. Since it is not a f/2.8, the VR allows you to take pictures at lower shutterspeeds to offset the higher f-stop.
My pictures have turned out beautifully with the quality, clarity, color, and versatility you expect to get from a DSLR camera.
Pictures only happen if the camera is there, and the versatility and range of this lens allows your camera to be there with professional results.
Great lens, very good pictures June 29, 2008
I am a newbie when in comes to dslr and lenses. I am very satisfied with lens. Very sharp pictures, vibrant colors.
No creep in my version of the lens. May be creep is fixed in current versions.
Jack of all Trades, Master of None!!! June 18, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
This lens replace virtually every lens in my bag, except for my Nikkor 10.5 f2.8 Fish Eye.
To those who do not like this lens. You completely missed the point on what Nikon is trying to put across here. And to those who call themselves professional photogs. You have no business buying this lens in the first place.
This is the lens for the common man. Jack of all Trades, Master of None!!!
Ken Rockwell said it best,
"It's fun, sharp and practical. It's enabled me to create more great photos than I ever thought possible. What more can I say?
Nikon pulled out all their tricks in the 18-200mm VR. It really works. Nikkor lenses have been around since 1932 and Nikon's been around 15 years longer than that. They've learned a thing or two. Nikkor lenses are the reason we shoot Nikon cameras. Lenses are far, far more complex than simple focal length range and aperture specifications.
I love wide angles and use my 12-24 mm quite often. I wish I had something even wider. You people know who you are. My 12-24mm and 18-200mm VR are all I use today.
Like most good things it's expensive and hard to get. You probably can pay for it by selling the lenses it replaces.
If you're on a budget I'd suggest the cheap and excellent 18-55mm instead. If you need to go longer, add the 70-300mm G. You'll lose convenience, but the pair combined probably weighs less then the 18-200mm VR and costs only a fraction as much. Picture quality will be the same most of the time. Cameras and lenses have little to do with the quality of your pictures. Dollar for dollar these two lenses are better than the 18-200mm VR. All these lenses have great image quality used properly. The 18-200mm adds a new level of flexibility."
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 Good lens June 14, 2008
Good lens, it covers a large number of situations.
The only problems is the weight.
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