Nikon 18-200 mm F/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF DX VR Lens

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Pros

  • Fast / accurate auto-focus (886)
  • Consistent output (478)
  • Easily interchangeable (423)
  • Durable (404)
  • Well built / quality construction (393)
  • Lightweight (304)
  • Rugged (227)
  • Easy to clean (110)
  • Easy to use (60)
  • Great picture quality (51)
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Cons

  • Heavy / bulky (211)
  • Lens creep (181)
  • Slow focus (33)
  • Weak casing (16)
  • Blurry focus (15)
  • Hard to clean (7)
  • Pricey (7)
  • Scratches easily (4)
  • Tough to attach (3)

Best Uses

  • General purpose (767)
  • Sports/action (309)
  • Wildlife (306)
  • Portraits (202)
  • Landscapes (177)
  • Upgrade (165)
  • Night photography (122)
  • Special effects (70)
  • Shooting outdoors (54)
  • Shooting indoors (41)
 
 
 

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Most people are just one lens away from the pictures they really want.
Nikon`s 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor is a high-ratio 11x zoom lens with Nikon`s exclusive VR II (Vibration Reduction) technology. Nikon`s VR II provides the equivalent of a shutter speed 4 steps faster than would otherwise be possible, enabling substantially sharper pictures in challenging conditions. The Nikkor 18-200mm lens incorporates two ED glass and three aspheric lens elements to provide optimal color, contrast and clarity while minimizing chromatic aberrations and other distortion, resulting in outstanding image quality and versatility. In addition, Nikon`s compact AF-S Silent Wave Motor provides fast and quiet autofocusing while the M/A mode allows for simultaneous switching between Autofocus and manual focus operation.

  • 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 (20 in.) 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
  • Specification Description
    Model 2159
    UPC 018208021598
    Aperture f/3.5-5.6
    Filter/Wide Angle Capability 72mm
    Fits Camera Made By Nikon
    Height (Inches) 3.8
    Lens Hood Included
    Lens Type Zoom
    Minimum Aperture (f) f/22-36
    Select Digital Specific Lenses
    Select Lens Style Standard Zooms
    Select Mount Nikon
    Type Wide Angle
    Weight (Pounds) 1.23
    Width Internal (Inches) 3.0

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    Nikon 18-200 mm F/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF DX VR Lens Reviews

     
     
     

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    [50 of 51 customers found this review helpful]

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    [1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

     
    ★★★★★
    5.0
    Great walk-around lens

    "With an 11x range this can be the only lens you'll ever need. It's very sharp at f8-f11 while somewhat soft wide open and fully stopped down. If you leave the lens hanging down, it will creap out from the 18mm position out to 200mm. But don't let this deter you! These are only minor and are probably the only glitches this lens has. It does enable you to take great pictures and reduces the chances of missing..." Read Full Review »

    Dec 18, 2006 by KG

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    ★★★☆☆
    3.0
    Lens creeps when looking down

    "This lens cannot be used if you are looking down or up. The lens creeps by itself. The only way to photograph a flower is to hold the lens with your left hand or use a piece of tape to hold lens in position. Same thing if you are looking up to grab a shot of a bird in flight. You will have the lens fall back on you. This lens is perfect if you keep the camera somewhat level. Takes great photos. I surely would ad..." Read Full Review »

    Aug 23, 2008 by Doug

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    [50 of 51 customers found this review helpful]

    Nikon 18-200 mm F/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF DX VR Lens Review

    Great walk-around lens

    ★★★★★
    5.0

      Pros

    • Easily Interchangeable
    • Easy To Clean
    • Sharp Focus

      Cons

    • None

      Best Uses

    • General Use
     

    "With an 11x range this can be the only lens you'll ever need. It's very sharp at f8-f11 while somewhat soft wide open and fully stopped down. If you leave the lens hanging down, it will creap out from the 18mm position out to 200mm. But don't let this deter you! These are only minor and are prob …"  Read Full Review »

    EPCOT Spaceship Earth (handheld 1/4 sec., f4 48mm)

    EPCOT Spaceship Earth (handheld 1/4 sec., f4 48mm)
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    Dec 18 2006
    KG
    Citrus County, FL
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    [12 of 12 customers found this review helpful]

    Nikon 18-200 mm F/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF DX VR Lens Review

    The single best super-range zoom lens

    ★★★★★
    5.0

      Pros

    • All-purpose
    • Compact
    • Huge 18-200mm zoom range
    • Sharp for a super-zoom
    • Vibration Reduction

      Cons

    • Can slip if pointed down

      Best Uses

    • Fun
    • Travel
    • Where pro glass is banned
     

    "The huge 18-200mm range on this lens is equivalent to 28-300mm in a 35mm format. Zoom lenses with such huge ranges have been around for a long time, and are very popular as an all-purpose lens, but they have inherent drawbacks.



    Specifically, these "super zooms" aren't going to be as sharp or a …"  Read Full Review »

    Example of a 200mm shot with this lens

    Example of a 200mm shot with this lens
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    Example of an 18mm shot with this lens
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    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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    Jan 30 2007
    Quaker
    Washington, DC
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    [6 of 6 customers found this review helpful]

    Nikon 18-200 mm F/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF DX VR Lens Review

    The last lens you will ever need!

    ★★★★★
    5.0

    Super Informative

    Super Informative

      Pros

    • Amazing zoom range
    • Lightweight
    • Rugged
    • Sharp Focus
    • Strong Construction
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      Cons

    • Couldn't find a Con

      Best Uses

    • Back-Up
    • Every day use
    • General Use
    • Getting Really Close Up
    • Night Photography
    • More »
     

    "I bought the 18-200mm VR AF-S from Adorama only 3 weeks ago, and it has been the lens-to-end-all-lenses for this photographer ever since!



    Granted, it will not produce the same shallow depth of field of more expensive prime lenses, nor will it catch fast motion in low light, but in any situation t …"  Read Full Review »

    Absolutely adorable

    Absolutely adorable
    • Using Product
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    My favorite subject!

    My favorite subject!
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    • Using Product
    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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    Apr 7 2008
    Jason Allen
    Norfolk, VA
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    [14 of 14 customers found this review helpful]

    Nikon 18-200 mm F/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF DX VR Lens Review

    The Obie Wan Lens

    ★★★★★
    5.0

      Pros

    • Durable
    • Easily Interchangeable
    • Easy To Clean
    • Rugged
    • Sharp Focus
    • More »

      Cons

    • None

      Best Uses

    • General Use
    • One Lens Bag
    • Professional Work
    • Special Effects
     

    "As a working professional of 35 years I have waited for the lens good enough to free me from carrying a four lens bag and now I have it. I carry a one lens holster and this is the lens. I call it the Obie Wan lens because it keeps telling me to go for the shots that I KNOW are impossible - 1/6 secon …"  Read Full Review »

    1/6 sec f4.5 20mm

    1/6 sec f4.5 20mm
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    1/30 f5.6 200mm

    1/30  f5.6 200mm
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    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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    Apr 24 2007
    Grampy
    Charleston, SC
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    [5 of 5 customers found this review helpful]

    Nikon 18-200 mm F/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF DX VR Lens Review

    Great all in one Lens

    ★★★★☆
    4.0

      Pros

    • Consistent Output
    • Durable
    • Sharp Focus
    • VR Works Great

      Cons

    • Lens Creep
    • Not a 28 lens

      Best Uses

    • General Use
    • Good in all situations
    • Night Photography
    • Portraits
    • Special Effects
    • More »
     

    "This is a Great Lens! It's even helped cover-up some sloppy technique on my part. The 2nd generation VR on this lens works much better than the 1st generation. This lens replaced a Nikon 18-135mm and a 55-200mm VR. Using this lens on my D80, I noticed a subtle increase in focus speed and accuracy fr …"  Read Full Review »

    Quad Racing

    Quad Racing
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    • D80 with 18-200mm VR
    • Using Product

    Quad Racing

    Quad Racing
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    • Using Product
    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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    Sep 7 2008
    Bassguy66
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