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Nikon AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED [II]
| Component | Weight | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Customer Reviews | 35% | 84.2 | |
| Technical Analysis | 30% | 58.6 | |
| Market Position | 20% | 65.0 | |
| Value Proposition | 15% | 68.6 |
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📖 Overview
The Nikon AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED [II] is a superzoom lens for Nikon DX format cameras. It's a convenient option for travel and general photography, offering a wide range of focal lengths in one lens. Image quality can be compromised at the extreme ends of its zoom range.
📸 Browse 175 real-world sample photos taken with this lens by photographers worldwide on SampleShots.
📋 Specifications
| Focal Length | 18-200mm |
|---|---|
| Max Aperture | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Min Aperture | f/22 |
| Lens Type | Zoom |
| Mount | Nikon F |
| AF Motor | Silent Wave Motor (SWM) |
| Image Stabilization | Yes |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Min Focus Distance | 50.0 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.22x |
| Elements / Groups | 16 elements in 12 groups |
| Aperture Blades | 7 |
| Filter Diameter | 72mm |
| Weight | 560g |
| Dimensions | 77.0 x 96.5mm |
| Release Year | 2009 |
| MSRP | $849 |
🛒 Where to Buy the Nikon AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED [II]
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🖼️ Sample Photos
Real-world photos taken with the Nikon AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED [II], sourced from SampleShots.
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