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Nikon 18-200MM F3.5-5.6G IF-ED AF-S VR DX | 
 enlarge | Brand: Nikon
Category: CE
Buy New: £394.00
New (17) from £394.00
Avg. Customer Rating:  14 reviews
Sales Rank: 582
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
MPN: 2159
Model: 2159
UPC: 018208021598
EAN: 0018208021598
ASIN: B000BY52NU
Release Date: February 7, 2008
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
Condition: Brand New Nikon Lens, UK Stock, Next Day Royal Mail Special Delivery, One Year Suppliers Warranty
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Product Description
The Nikon AF-S DX VR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED 11.1x zoom lens is designed for amateurs and professionals allike. The AF-S DX VR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED adapts easily for use for landscape photography, weddings, wildlife, holidays and expeditions with a focal range of 27-300mm (equivalent to 24x36 mm) to avoid loading yourself with a host of different lenses. 2 glass ED lenses and 3 aspherical lenses minimise colour abberation, astigmatism and general distortion whilst maintaining high levels of contrast in any situation. The "Silent Wave" motor (SWM) makes the AF-S DX VR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED focus quickly and quietly and includes a VR II vibration reduction function, the second generation of Nikon VR technology that will allow you to make the most of exposures that last up to 4 times longer (compared to 3 times for the VR system). Perfect for shooting in low light conditions. Flexible and advanced, the AF-S DX VR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED will help you to make the most of the performance of your Nikon digital camera.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 9 more reviews...
 Believe June 20, 2008
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
When the shutter is open it is lens the does the work. So it is never an idea to skimp on investing in good lenses. It is hard to believe that a 11x zoom could be a good lens. But it is. Let me qualify that - it is a great lens for what it is designed for i.e. an ideal one-size-fits-all travel lens. It takes the place of at least two, possibly three lens in your camera bag.
Optically it is categorically not a top flight Nikon lens - for best results use software such as DXO in your work flow that can correct for the distortion and boost contrast. The long end is a little soft and there is visible chromatic aberration at the edges - all can be corrected in software. At the shortest end there is noticeable distortion - again correctable. It is surprising good for close up work!
Handling and build quality - again not top flight, but good enough. I don't like the flimsy, short hood but I use it - but watch out if you have a DSLR with built-in flash because it will mask some of the flash. It extends a long way out when zoomed out and feels a bit wobbly whilst its there - but the pictures seem okay. It will also creep under the effects of gravity if not locked at either end - again live with it or use a wide elastic band to hold it steady.
Utility - this is where it scores. If you are traveling it is an absolute boon. Just one lens to carry and it stays on the camera - which means no risk of sensor contamination in wild places.
Bonus - VRII - this makes up somewhat for the slow max aperture especially at the long end. My hand holding technique is pretty good (modest eh?) but useable handheld pictures at 1/6th of a second - read the EXIF and believe. Note however that VR is good for keeping the background steady - moving subjects still need fast shutter speeds to freeze motion - I would not recommend this lens for action sports.
Gripes- there will always be some - I would prefer it 0.5 stop faster across the range, I would like a zoom lock, I would like it to use 77mm rather than 72mm filters, I would prefer an internal zooming design. All that and it would probably cost three times what it does.
Conclusion - take into account the limitations, understand what this lens is good for. You will see a lot of hype on the Internet about this lens. How could a 11x zoom be that good? One answer - its a Nikon - believe!
 So good its....boring. May 21, 2008
3 out of 8 found this review helpful
I've had this lens for about 6 months. It's really very good - 11 times zoom, no need to carry an 18-55 and 55-200 (or change between them), but somehow I've found that this isn't the point.
I've owned a Sigma 30mm 1.4 for about two months, and oddly, I've found that I'd miss the loss of that much more (and I don't have to guess, my Sigma is undergoing replacement due to a fault, and I miss it like cigarettes). Somehow the 18-200 helps you take pictures of all kinds of things, but without the lens ever having anything to say.
The aperture isn't that fast - so you don't get the creamy blur of a fast prime for beatiful and interesting portraits, it's not super-wide - so no enjoyable excentric landscapes. It's not super-long (200 isn't crazy). I had to own this lens to cover all of the bread and butter pictures, but ended up finding that they were just that. Having 'the bases covered' meant I could get something specific that I thought was a luxury I'd use less - a fixed 30mm which in theory should be far less flexible or useful - but found that it was that one that I'd then never want to take off my camera.
Because this lens doesn't have a particular aesthetic of it's own (it's really very neutral), it doesn't make you want to take shots like more specific lenses do.
All in all I'd still recommend it, but only to free yourself up to get something a bit more interesting.
Versatile, but needs a little help May 21, 2008
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
the Nikkor 18-200 mm lens is a great lens for versatility. I travel a lot and like to travel as light as I can. However, with this lens comes a drawback, which is that it renders images somewhat soft...at all focal length points. I also have a Nikkor 150mm macro lens, which - in comparison - renders wonderfully sharp photos. Just before I was about to sell my 18-200mm, I played around with it as much as I could to see if perhaps I could get it to produce as sharp photos as my other lens. It was tough...but I finally landed on the magic formula...MANUAL FOCUS. Do not rely on the auto-focus for this lens. But, with manual focus, it works a charm. Keep the VR switched on and in ACTIVE mode, and all photos come out far more sharp than previously. I also must be one of the lucky ones because no distortion shows up in my photos at either extreme end of the lens, but still manual focus is the way to go.
Brilliant April 2, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
This lens was the reason why I went with Nikon rather than cannon, brilliant choice - highly recommended
Believe it March 21, 2008
4 out of 6 found this review helpful
Glorious lens which seems to defy accepted wisdom and works all the way through its extensive zoom range. The rules have been re-written to accommodate this lens.
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