[ND] Rating — 9 Stars

18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S DX VR II Zoom-Nikkor

The Nikon Nikkor DX 18-200mm Zoom lens has a large range, equivalent to a 27-300 lens in a 35mm format. With this wide of a range, one would suspect distortion, or major fall off at some point in the range. But this lens somehow as accomplished this wide range without any major distortion or major fall off. Could this be the lens, the One Lens to Rule them all? Its certainly close, giving you sharpness from 18 to 200mm.

The Nikon 18-200mm DX Zoom Lens could be the perfect lens because:

• You can lighten your bag. Why carry 4-5 lenses when this can replace them.
• You don’t have to carry a tripod with you everywhere, well maybe in the car for night shots
• You wont have to change your lens as much because of the large range
• Great for close ups and wide angles.
• Get close to your subject, With focusing as close as 20 in. from the subject
• Vibration Reduction - offers the equivalent of using a shutter speed 4 stops faster

With an average selling price of $750.00, a little more expensive then your typical consumer lens, but about half as much as a pro lens, this lens will easily replace having to buy 4 or 5 lenses to cover the same range. This lens is in high demand and can be hard to find, I’ve heard of people buying it and waiting for 3 month to get it, but it is worth the wait.

Where to buy?
Nikon Store @ RitzCamera.com

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Nikon DX 18-200mm Zoom Features

• 18-200mm focal range (equivalent to a 27-300 lens in 35mm format)
• VR II system offers the equivalent of using a shutter speed 4 stops faster
• Two ED glass and three aspherical lens elements
• Incorporates a SWM (Silent Wave Motor)
• Designed for use exclusively with Nikon DX format digital SLRs cameras
• 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
• Internal focusing (IF)
• Nikon Super Integrated Coating (SIC)
• Flower-shaped Lens Hood HB-35 (provided)

Nikon DX 18-200mm Zoom Specifications

Focal Length: 18mm – 200mm (equivalent to a 27-300mm lens in 35mm format)
Maximum aperture: f/3.5 - 5.6
Minimum aperture: f/22 - 36
Lens construction: 16 elements in 12 groups (two ED glass elements, three aspherical lens elements)
Picture angle: 76° - 8°
Minimum focus range: 0.5m (1.6 ft.)
Attachment size: 72mm
Dimensions: (approx.) 77 x 96.5mm (3.0 x 3.8 in.)
Weight: (approx.) 560g (19.8 oz.)
Included accessories: LC-72 72mm Snap-on front lens cap, LF-1 Rear lens cap, HB-35 Bayonet hood, CL-1018 Flexible lens pouch
Optional accessories: 72mm screw-in filters