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Nikon AF-S DX VR Zoom-NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED
$785.00
Released November, 2005
The Pros:Nikon's latest built-in optical vibration reduction (VRII) - ideal for a longer / slower lens. Lighter than most lenses in this focal range. Capable of a very wide focal range, makes it useful in a wide range of situations.
The Cons:Light fall off at long telephoto settings and large f-stops. Vibration reduction doesn't seem to work well in low light. Relatively slow f/3.5-5.6 - poor for low light shooting.
The Nikon AF-S DX VR Zoom-NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED is a telephoto "normal" lens designed to be a one-lens solution for high quality average daily photography. It is only compatibly with Nikon DX DSLR cameras.
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Its 18-200mm focal range is equivalent to a 27-300mm range in the 35mm format. The lens uses Nikon VR image stabilization removes handheld shake, so that the camera can be used handheld at up to four shutter speeds slower than otherwise possible, making for clearer images. The max zoom is 11x, and the camera can focus at any range on any object at least 50cm (20") away, using either its built-in autofocus or manual focus.
Features
- Nikon F-Bayonet Mount
- 18-200mm focal range
- 11.1x zoom
- 22 - 3.5 aperture (Min - Max)
- 8 - 76 degree DX view angle
- 16 lens elements, 12 lens groups
- DX, FX in DX Crop, 35mm film
- Auto or manual focus
- 72 mm filter
- 19.8 Oz
User Reviews (3)
Pros & Cons
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Nikon's latest built-in optical vibration reduction (VRII) - ideal for a longer / slower lens
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lighter than most lenses in this focal range
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capable of a very wide focal range, makes it useful in a wide range of situations
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pictures come in consistently sharp and crisp
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no chromatic aberration, colors come in nice and vibrant
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auto-focus is fast, and the additional manual adjustment ring has a nice action
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solid, sturdy build quality with metal mount
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a great travel lens - take it alone, no need to pack more heavy glass / replace your lens on-the-go
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like most Nikon glass it is sharper than the competition
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light fall off at long telephoto settings and large f-stops
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vibration reduction doesn't seem to work well in low light
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relatively slow f/3.5-5.6 - poor for low light shooting
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DX / crop-sensor only - won't work on a full frame camera if you decide to upgrade
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fairly heavy - long focal range, AF motor, image stabilization
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focus ring is tiny, has a lot of play and is not very accurate
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never going to be as sharp or well controlled (CA, vignetting, distortion, etc..) as primes / lenses with smaller ranges
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