AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED (11.1x)

Click to view lens specs		A compact and lightweight high-power zoom lens for Nikon digital SLRs, featuring enhanced Vibration Reduction 2005 Release
		Sample Image

Main Features

• Offers the broad 18-200mm focal range (11.1x zoom) for use in a variety of situations (equivalent to a 27-300mm lens in 35mm format)
  
• Enhanced Vibration Reduction (VRII) offers the equivalent of using a shutter speed 4 stops faster
  
• Two ED glass and three aspherical lens elements
  
• Incorporates a compact SWM (Silent Wave Motor) for quiet focusing
  
• Enables focusing from as close as 50cm (20 in.) from the subject through its entire focal range
  
• M/A mode for rapid switching between autofocus and manual focus operation
  
• Seven-blade rounded diaphragm opening

Sample Images

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Camera:		Nikon D200
Focal length:		95mm (The picture angle is equivalent to a 143mm lens in 35mm format.)
Shutter Speed:		1/8 second
Aperture:		f/5.3
Sensitivity:		ISO100
How does the VRII work?

Specifications

Lens construction		16 elements in 12 groups (two ED glass elements, three aspherical lens elements)
Picture angle		76° - 8°
Focal-length scale		18, 24, 35, 50, 70, 135, 200mm
Number of diaphragm blades		7 (rounded)
Minimum f/stop		22-36
Closest focusing distance		0.5m (through the entire focal range)
Maximum reproduction ratio		1/4.5
Zoom control		Manual, via separate zoom ring
Macro focusing		N/A
Focus-limit switch		N/A
M/A mode		Available
Focus lock button		N/A
Weight (approx.)		560g
Dimensions (approx.) (from the camera’s lens mounting flange)		77 x 96.5 mm
Lens cap		Snap-on
Lens hood		HB-35 (supplied)
Lens case		CL-1018 (supplied)
Tripod collar		N/A
External front filter attachment frame		Does not rotate
External front filter		72mm
Slip-on filter		N/A
Built-in/rear filter		N/A
Circular polarizing filter II		Usable, even with dedicated Lens Hood HB-35.
Infrared compensation scale		N/A
Supplied accessories		72mm Snap-on front lens cap LC-72, Rear lens cap LF-1, Bayonet hood HB-35, Flexible lens pouch CL-1018
Optional accessories		72mm screw-in filters
Aperture ring		N/A
Distance scale		Does have
Note: * We do not recommend the use of DX NIKKOR lenses with 35mm (135) or IX240 format cameras.

MTF Chart

Spatial Frequencies S: Sagittal M: Meridional 10 lines/mm 30 lines/mm

How to read the MTF chart