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

$647	See 50 sample photos taken with the Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
18-200 mm
autofocus 11.1x zoom lens
f/3.5-5.6
variable aperture Designed for APS-C Nikon DX Nikon VR II Image stabilized Nikon AF-S Built-in focus motor

"This lens covers almost everything you could need for shooting DX photos in daylight. Carry this and a low-light lens, and you're set, nothing else necessary in the bag."

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"This is a great lens for all situations. I like the convenience of not swapping out lenses when traveling and it takes great indoor photos without a flash."

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"The Sigma is sharper wide open costs about half as much. I've also had trouble with the Nikon failing to lock onto AF in low-light environments."

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APS-C (1.5x crop factor)

This lens is compatible with APS-C (1.5x crop factor) cameras such as the Nikon D3400, Nikon D5600 and Nikon D500.

horizontal angle of view
66.3 - 6.7°
27.5-306.5mm
35mm equivalent focal length

The Nikon AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II vs other Digital camera lenses

	More advanced image stabilization
	Nikon VR II

	Huge zoom range
	11.1x

	Telephoto lens
	200 mm

The Nikon AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II vs other Digital camera lenses

	Variable aperture
	Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths

	Poor narrowest aperture
	f/5.6

General

	Min focal length	18 mm
	Max focal length	200 mm	above average
	Zoom range	11.1x	unique
	Magnification	1:4.5 (0.2)
Aperture

	Wide maximum	f/3.5
	Wide minimum	f/5.6	below average
	Tele maximum	f/5.6	below average
	Tele minimum	f/5.6	below average
Features

	Auto focus	Yes	above average
	Focus motor	Nikon AF-S
	Image stabilization	Nikon VR II	unique
	Fisheye	No
	Tilt-shift	No
Form factor

	Lens mount	Nikon DX
	Length	97 mm
	Diameter	76 mm
	Filter size	72 mm
	Weight	0.6 kg
Angle of view

	Wide horizontal	66.5°
	Telephoto horizontal	6.8°	above average
	Wide vertical	46.9°
	Telephoto vertical	4.5°	above average
	Wide diagonal	76.3°
	Telephoto diagonal	8.1°	above average

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Tony

(2:17 PM, June 05, 2016)

@ Vic,- Bit late than never. When I bought my D80 I did a deal with the camera shop and bought the 18-200 zoom. Best thing I ever did. Great macro never off the camera. No problems with the lens in any way.

Vic

(5:57 AM, February 17, 2015)

Can I take macro pictures with this lens? I am thinking of buying this lens and just the D5300 body, replacing the kit lens.

Nigil

(8:34 PM, November 30, 2014)

Got a d3100, going to order this one because I need range.

MAU

(10:33 PM, January 02, 2013)

I just used in vacation in San Francisco and i am very hapy with it, very good lens for all situations...

Max

(3:28 PM, July 07, 2012)

I have a Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-200mm f/3/5-5.6G ED VRII as well as a Tamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 DiIIVC PZD lens!
Tell me - which of the two should I use on my D90?

Me

(11:35 AM, June 05, 2012)

Good luck finding it for the quoted £404...

eCommerce Manager

(0:01 PM, May 10, 2012)

I can find very little wrong with this lens. Of course I'd like it to go down to f/2.8 but that would boost the price considerably. This lens, for the price, does a lot. Perfect for travel, great for portraits and a pretty darn sharp to boot. Nikon have done an excellent job with this lens. I use this with a Nikon D300s and find it a brilliant and fun lens to use. I have more expensive lenses for more specialised applications (Nikkor f/2.8 24-70mm AF-S) but for travel purposes - especially when I'm worried about walking around with such a pricey piece of glass - I turn to my 18-200mm knowing that it's a perfect companion on trips. I used to have a Tamron 18-270mm but I soon switched. Okay I sacrificed a bit at the telephoto end but the difference in optical quality was worth it! I highly recommend this lens.

Jason

(9:53 PM, December 18, 2010)

My do it all lens. 90% of the time, this one is on my D7000 (was first on a D90). After a year or so of use, I have noticed a slight tendency towards creep at the very long end of the range if I'm shooting downwards at about a 45 degree angle. Not something that happens often, but enough to make a note of it. Focus speeds are very fast at pretty much all ranges and I haven't experience a lot of the distortion that other folks have. I did make sure to get the newer model, not certain if that matters or not. What this isn't is a low light lens, but for that I carry a prime around with me. What this will do is replace about 3 other lenses in your bag and not break the bank.

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

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