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Nikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED-IF AF-S VR DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens | 
| Brand: Nikon
Category: Photography
List Price: $899.00
Buy New: $649.99
You Save: $249.01 (28%)
Rating:  227 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Fragile: No
Batteries Included: No
Optical Zoom: 11.1
Maximum Focal Length: 200
Minimum Focal Length: 18
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.5
Dimensions (in): 4 x 6 x 9
Warranty: 1 Year Warranty + 4 Years Extended Service Coverage - 5 Years of Protection Included directly from Nikon USA
MPN: 2159
Model: 2159
UPC: 018208021598
EAN: 0018208021598
ASIN: B000BY52NU
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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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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| Editorial Reviews:
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 222 more reviews...
 Excellent Glass July 16, 2008
TheFeeNix (Upstate NY)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
My goal was to find a lens offering a broad range of magnification and capable of producing excellent pictures. I was looking for the "complete package" for my Nikon D80 camera. A lens I could leave on the camera. I understood the lens would not produce a picture as "tack sharp" as a prime lens but I was looking for something close in quality. I opted to purchase this lens and I have to say I made a good decision. The range this lens offers is terrific, the focus is smooth and quick, the VR is great for low light conditions, and best and most important of all the quality of the photographs are excellent. If you are looking for an excellent all purpose lens look no further.
 frustrating July 13, 2008
Winged Creatures
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I was so very excited about this lens and it was the first somewhat expensive lens i purchased for my DSLR. I liked the versatility and the VR feature - hoping to protect my sensor from dust with fewer lens changes. The problem? I am about to send it away for it's second repair!
When first received it telescoped out badly, so that if, like me, you frequently photograph insects and flora at foot level - you loose your focus.
That's not all, after only a month the lens froze up (would not zoom or focus - even in manual.) I sent if for repair, it worked alright for a while, then in the middle of my first paid photo job, it jammed up again. (Good thing I brought back ups.) If you haven't already purchased this, I would advise sticking with separate wide angle and telephoto lenses until Nikon improves this lens.
 Nikkor 18~200 VR DX lens July 11, 2008
Robert Unangst (Tucson, Arizona)
All in all I am quite pleased and happy with this lens. It is one of the best "walk about" lenses I have ever owned. In one package I have dropped 2 lenses from my Felix The Cat black magic bag of tricks and my shoulder and back love it. However, it is not one of Nikon's sharpest lenses tho, but this is not saying it isn't, either. I use a Fuji S-5 and because this camera has a overly thick anti aliasing filter over the CCD chip, ALL lenses suffer a bit from a lack of sharpness. On my S-2 and or S-3 IRUV it IS quite sharp and so I forgive it. The color and DR is on par with many other lenses as well. Being used on a digital, of course many of these conditions can be tweaked a bit so instead of getting my [...] all up in a bunch I use and love the lens for what it can and does give me. 18mm to 200mm with a fast AF and nice VR and it is 'small' and light weight. A great all purpose lens I will enjoy for a long, long time (or until I get a full frame digital, for being DX it HAS to live on a APS-C chip sized camera).. Bummer..
Bob - Tucson
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