This Nikon lens, designed for use exclusively with Nikon DX format digital SLRs, offers a broad 18-200mm focal range for use in a variety of situations (equivalent to a 27-300 lens in 35mm format). Two Extra-low Dispersion glass elements and three aspherical lens elements minimize chromatic aberration, astigmatism and other forms of distortion, while ensuring high resolution and contrast. This auto-focus lens incorporates Nikon's Silent Wave Motor for fast, quiet focusing from as close as 50cm from the subject through its entire focal range. It employs a seven-blade rounded diaphragm opening that achieves a natural blur for out-of-focus elements. Other features include a manual/auto mode for rapid switching between autofocus and manual focus operation, VR II vibration reduction for longer hand-held exposures, internal focusing design for smoother focusing and improved balance and the Nikon Super Integrated Coating (SIC) that offers superb color reproduction while minimizing ghosting and flare.
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1 of 1 (100%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Excellent Versatile Lens
Date: October 10, 2008
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DJohnsonFrom: San Francisco/Bay Area
Pros: reasonable price, very responsive, good focal range
Reviews & Ratings for 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor Lens This was the first lens I bought for my Nikon D300 and I can strongly recommend it. This is a workhorse lens which I use 90% of the time. Great picture at all focal lengths, very quiet, very responsive auto focus and the vibration reduction is very exceptional. Definitely a strong recommend.