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

The Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II lens' powerful 11x zoom goes from wide-angle (18mm) to telephoto (200mm). Its equipped with Nikon's advanced Vibration Reduction (VR II) for superior image clarity even when handheld shooting or in demanding lighting situations, making this lens a great one-lens solution.

The AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II's VR (Vibration Reduction) image stabilization provides 3.5 stops* of blur-free handheld shooting, assuring sharper still images and HD video capture. Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass elements maximizes optical performance while minimizing chromatic aberration. Nikon's Super Integrated Coating (SIC) enhances light transmission and offers superior color consistency and reduced flare, and its exclusive Silent Wave Motor (SWM) enables fast, accurate and ultra-quiet focusing.

*Based on CIPA Standard. This value is achieved when: DX-format lenses are attached to a DX-format digital SLR camera and zoom lenses are set at the maximum telephoto position.

ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) Glass - An optical glass developed by Nikon that is used with normal optical glass in telephoto lenses to obtain optimum correction of chromatic aberrations.

AS stands for Aspherical lens elements. This type of lens utilizes non-spherical surfaces on either one or both sides of the glass in order to eliminate certain types of lens aberration.

IF Lens -A NIKKOR lens in which only the internal lens group shifts during focusing. Thus, IF NIKKORS do not change in size during AF operation, allowing for compact, lightweight lenses capable of closer focusing distances. These lenses will be designated with the abbreviation IF on the lens barrel.

AF-S NIKKOR lenses feature Nikon's Silent Wave Motor (SWM) , which represents a significant advance in AF lens technology. SWM uses ultrasonic vibrations—rather than a gear system—to focus the lens, providing incredibly smooth, silent and precise autofocus operation.

M/A - Select NIKKOR lenses have a focusing mode which allows switching from automatic to manual focusing with virtually no lag time by simply turning the focusing ring on the lens.

Vibration Reduction - A Nikon in-lens technology that improves image stability by automatically compensating for camera shake. Lenses that offer VR will feature the abbreviation VR on the lens barrel.

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II Zoom Lens Specifications:

• Mount Type: Nikon F-Bayonet
• Focal Length Range: 18-200mm
• Zoom Ratio: 11.1x
• Maximum Aperture: f/3.5
• Minimum Aperture: f/22
• Format: DX
• Maximum Angle of View (DX-format): 76°
• Minimum Angle of View (DX-format): 8°
• Maximum Reproduction Ratio: 0.22x
• Lens Elements: 16
• Lens Groups: 12
• Compatible Format(s): DX, FX in DX Crop Mode
• VR (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization: Yes
• Diaphragm Blades: 7
• Distance Information: Yes
• ED Glass Elements: 2
• Aspherical Elements: 3
• Super Integrated Coating: Yes
• Autofocus: Yes
• AF-S (Silent Wave Motor): Yes
• Internal Focusing: Yes
• Minimum Focus Distance: 1.6 ft. (0.5m)
• Focus Mode: Auto, Manual, Manual/Auto
• G-type: Yes
• Filter Size: 72mm
• Accepts Filter Type: Screw-on
• Approx. Dimensions: 3" Dia. x 3.8" L (77 x 96.5 mm)
• Approx. Weight: 19.8 oz. (560 g)