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18-200mm VR Nikon Lens
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Of course the all-in-one 'superzoom' concept isn't new; the first such lens was Tokina's 35-200mm from 1982, but early designs were plagued by excessive size and weight, poor optical quality, and unacceptably long minimum focus distances. Indeed it wasn't until the mid-1990s that the likes of Sigma and Tamron introduced truly practical superzooms which substantially overcame these issues, and delivered acceptable quality across the range (for the casual vacation photographer at least). Since then, the rapid progress of computer-aided lens design has resulted in continued improvements in optical quality and extensions in zoom ranges, whilst shrinking lens sizes still further, making the superzoom concept more tempting than ever before. However much of the early snobbery surrounding superzooms as poor quality 'snapshot' lenses still persists, and perhaps for that reason the major camera manufacturers have apparently been reluctant to add them to their own lens ranges. This makes the Nikon 18-200mm a pretty unique beast, as a superzoom designed in-house by a major player, and incorporating all their latest technology and know-how. So does this lens finally elevate the superzoom into the big league of lenses which 'serious' photographers should be happy to own and use, or is it still an unacceptable compromise? Read on to find out. The pictures below illustrate the focal length range from wide to telephoto. The 18-200mm appears to be just slightly wider at 18mm than the 18-55mm VR.Headline features
Angle of view
18mm (27mm equivalent) 200mm (300mm equivalent)
Nikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED AF-S VR DX specifications
| Street price | • US: $680 • UK: £450 |
|---|---|
| Date introduced | November 2005 |
| Maximum format size | DX |
| Focal length | 18-200mm |
| 35mm equivalent focal length(APS-C) | 27-300mm |
| Diagonal Angle of view (APS-C) | 78º - 8º |
| Maximum aperture | F3.5-5.6 |
| Minimum aperture | F22-36 |
| Lens Construction | • 16 elements/12 groups • 2 ED glass elements, 3 aspherical elements |
| Number of diaphragm blades | 7, rounded |
| Minimum focus | 0.5m |
| Maximum magnification | not specified |
| AF motor type | • Compact silent-wave motor • M/A mode for rapid switching between Auto and Manual focus |
| Focus method | Internal |
| Image stabilization | • VR II, 4 stops • Auto panning detection • 'Active mode' for shooting from moving vehicles (no panning) |
| Filter thread | • 72mm • Does not rotate on focus |
| Supplied accessories | • Front and rear caps • Lens Hood HB-35 • Soft Case CL-1018 |
| Optional accessories | 72mm filters |
| Weight | 560 g (19.8 oz) |
| Dimensions | 77 mm diameter x 96.5 mm length (3.0 x 3.8 in) |
| Lens Mount | Nikon F only |
| Other | Distance information output to camera body |
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The Nikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED AF-S VR DX Nikkor was introduced in November 2005, and rapidly became a much sought-after lens for the Nikon shooter's armoury. With its hugely useful 11.1x focal length range, 'silent wave' focusing, and Nikon's second generation vibration reduction system to combat camera shake, this lens aims to be the ultimate single-lens 'walkaround' solution, which photographers who wish to travel light can simply leave on the camera all the time.