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

The ultimate versatile all-in-one DX zoom lens

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
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LENS SCORE
Features 17
Performance 15
Durability 15
Price 16
Usability 16
Brand Nikon
Model 2180

Key Features

OPTICS 16 elements in 12 groups with 2 ED and 3 aspherical elements
ZOOM RANGE 11.1x zoom ratio, equivalent to 27-300mm in 35mm format
AUTOFOCUS Silent Wave Motor (SWM) for fast and quiet internal focusing
STABILIZATION VR II image stabilization providing up to 3.5 stops of compensation
APERTURE 7-blade rounded diaphragm for smooth bokeh
COATING Nikon Super Integrated Coating (SIC) to reduce ghosting and flare
MIN FOCUS 0.5m (1.6 ft) minimum focus distance throughout the zoom range
FILTER SIZE 72mm front filter thread
CONSTRUCTION Metal mount with rubber sealing for dust and moisture resistance
ZOOM LOCK Manual zoom lock switch to prevent lens creep during transport
COMPATIBILITY Designed specifically for Nikon DX-format DSLR cameras
WEIGHT Approximately 565g (19.9 oz)
DIMENSIONS 77 x 96.5 mm

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present
Zoom Ring ✓ Present
Aperture Ring ✗ Not Present
AF/MF Switch ✓ Present
Image Stabilisation Switch ✓ Present
Focus Limiter Switch ✗ Not Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✗ Not Present
Zoom Lock Switch ✓ Present
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✓ Present
Weather Sealing ~ Limited Rubber gasket at mount only

How-to Use Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

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Technical Specification

Focal Length 18-200mm
Max Aperture f/3.5-5.6
Min Aperture f/22-36
Lens Construction 16 elements in 12 groups
Angle of View 76u00b0 - 8u00b0
Min Focus Distance 0.5m
Max Reproduction Ratio 0.22x
Diaphragm Blades 7 (rounded)
Filter Size 72mm
Focus Motor SWM (Silent Wave Motor)
Stabilization VR II (3.5 stops)
Weight 565g
Dimensions 77 x 96.5 mm
Mount Nikon F (DX)
Format APS-C / DX