Nikon Nikkor
AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
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Nikon Nikkor
AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

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differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
Image stabilization Nikon VR II vs None
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 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Much more zoom 11.1x vs 2.5x
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 Around 4.5x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Has a silent focus motor Nikon AF-S vs None
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 Focuses quickly and silently
Shorter 96 mm vs 193 mm
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 2x shorter
Better wide angle 18 mm vs 80 mm
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 4.4x better wide angle
Lighter 0.6 kg vs 1.3 kg
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 2.3x lighter
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
Has a consant aperture Yes vs No
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 Constant aperture lenses offer the same aperture at all focal lengths
Wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/3.5
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 At its widest, the AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED captures slightly more light, 0.6 f-stops
Nikon Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED Learn more about
the Nikon AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

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Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

Compared to telephoto lenses

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED

Wildlife lens

$587
Max focal length Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
Compare the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED vs the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Travel lens

$1,047
Max focal length Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f

Sports lens

$799
Magnification Has better macro
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Length Is longer
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Travel lens

$330
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Weight Slightly lighter
Zoom range Significantly less zoom
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Compare the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Nikon-f

Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Nikon-f

Travel lens

$649
Zoom range Significantly more zoom
Max focal length Better telephoto
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Compare the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Travel lens

$369
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Compare the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

Wildlife lens

$397
Max focal length Better telephoto
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Zoom range Significantly less zoom
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Travel lens
Zoom range Significantly less zoom
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

Nikon Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

Sports lens

$2,397
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Lowest price More expensive
Length Slightly longer
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II vs the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
Nikon Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G

Nikon Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G

Wildlife lens

$150
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Length Shorter
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G vs the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f

Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f

Sports lens

$769
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Magnification More magnification
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
Nikon Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX

Wildlife lens

$180
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Length Significantly shorter
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
Nikon Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED

Nikon Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED

Wildlife lens

$1,499
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Max focal length Significantly better telephoto
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED vs the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

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