02.15.06
18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR DX Zoom-Nikkor
Nikon Inc. introduced the new 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor lens, a compact, lightweight 11.1x zoom lens that is ideal for high performance everyday photography and incorporates advanced features such as Nikon’s Extra Low Dispersion (ED) glass, Silent Wave Motor technology (SWM) and Enhanced Vibration Reduction (VR II), in a DX-Nikkor design engineered exclusively for use with Nikon DX format digital SLR cameras. With a remarkable 18-200mm focal length range (picture angle equivalent to a 27-300mm lens in 35mm format), the lens conveniently covers everything from wide landscapes to tight portraits and action photography. Advanced Nikon engineering has lent the lens a compact lightweight design that offers excellent handling characteristics and superb optical quality. This ultra high-ratio 11x high performance wide-angle zoom lens, designed exclusively for use with Nikon DX-format digital SLRs, makes a perfect one-lens travel solution.
Major Features
*Offers the broad 18-200mm focal range (11.1x zoom) for use in a variety of situations (equivalent to a 27-300 mm lens in 35mm format) VR II Vibration Reduction system offers the practical equivalent of using a shutter speed 4 stops faster
*Two ED glass and three complex aspherical lens elements minimize chromatic aberration, astigmatism and other forms of distortion, while ensuring high resolution and contrast
*Incorporates a compact SWM (Silent Wave Motor) for quiet focusing
*Delivers high-level optical performance that is specially designed for use with the Nikon digital SLRs
*Employs a seven-blade rounded diaphragm opening that achieves a natural blur for out-of-focus elements
*Enables focusing from as close as 50cm (20 in.) from the subject through its entire focal range
*M/A mode for rapid switching between autofocus and manual focus operation
*Internal Focusing (IF) design simplifies the use of circular polarizing filters
*Nikon Super Integrated Coating (SIC) offers superb color reproduction while minimizing ghosting and flare
*Flower-shaped Lens Hood HB-35 (included) greatly reduces stray light, enhancing image quality
11.1x High-Power Zoom.Offers broad 18-200mm focal range for use in a variety of situations. (equivalent to a 27-300 lens in 35mm format)VR II system offers the equivalent of using a shutter speed 4 stops faster.Two ED glass and three aspherical lens elements minimize chromatic aberration, astigmatism and other forms of distortion, while ensuring high resolution and contrast.Incorporates a SWM (Silent Wave Motor) for fast quiet focusing.Delivers high-level optical performance—designed for use exclusively with Nikon DX format digital SLRs.Employs a seven-blade rounded diaphragm opening that achieves a natural blur for out-of-focus elements.Enables focusing from as close as 50cm (20 in.) from the subject through its entire focal range.M/A mode for rapid switching between autofocus and manual focus operation.Internal focusing (IF) design for smoother focusing improved balance.Nikon Super Integrated Coating (SIC) offers superb color reproduction while minimizing ghosting and flare.Flower-shaped Lens Hood HB-35 (provided) greatly reduces stray light.
Specifications
Focal Length 18mm – 200mm (equivalent to a 27-300mm lens in 35mm format)Maximum aperture f/3.5 – 5.6Minimum aperture f/22 – 36Lens construction 16 elements in 12 groups (two ED glass elements,three aspherical lens elements)Picture angle 76 degrees – 8 degreesMinimum focus range 0.5m (1.6 ft.)Attachment size 72mmDimensions (approx.) 77 x 96.5mm (3.0 x 3.8 in.)Weight (approx.) 560g (19.8 oz.)Included accessories LC-72 72mm Snap-on front lens cap, LF-1 Rear lens cap, HB-35 Bayonet hood, CL-1018 Flexible lens pouchOptional accessories 72mm screw-in filterss.
The 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor lens will be
available beginning in December 2005 for an estimated selling price of
$699.95**. (** Suggested MSRP After Rebate)
Siddharth/Toronto, Canada said,
April 10, 2006 at 2:13 am
I guess it is a typing error. This lens becomes 18-200mm in 35mm film and it becomes 27-300mm in digital SLRs. You have stated just the opposite.
Personally I would not prefer this lens eventhough it has VR mechanism. To my experience Nikon would not need to add VR feature if they had made this lens 2 stops faster than its widest
available aperture of 3.5 .
I feel, for other recreational use this lens is ok but for photojournalism I’ll rather go for Sigma 24-70mm f2.8 and Nikon
70-200mm 2.8 IF-ED.
krishna ( lost in translation) / Hong Kong said,
April 24, 2006 at 8:35 pm
hi siddahrtha
i recently bought a Nikon D50 which has 18-55 mm lens.
i want to have some more lens power , can u suggest which one should i go for ?
do u think i should go for the nikon 70-200mm like what u have suggested above or some others? Please suggest.
actually , i am novice in photography , so could u also please help me choosing an external flashlight for this D50 ?
hoping that u will answer me back in this forum.
many thanks
Sidd/ maidstone said,
May 23, 2006 at 5:58 am
hi
i got my latest nikon D200 can u give me the types of lenses and name that i need to be the good pro-photographer
and what other accessories should i need
im waithin’ for your answer
thanx…..
Tobi / Pensacola said,
July 17, 2006 at 1:40 am
Please tell me if the nikkon/lent dx zoom 18-200mm f/3.5-56 will work in my Nikon D100 Thx Alot…
CKlee/ los angeles said,
July 25, 2006 at 3:58 pm
quote Sidd:
“hi i got my latest nikon D200 can u give me the types of lenses and name that i need to be the good pro-photographer”
You don’t need a great camera or great lenses to become a good photographer. You just need to use your brain and feelings.
A good camera/lenses does not make a good photographer.
If you want to take technically superior photos, then you may need good equipment.
BHANU POKHAREL. [ ABUDHABI] ] said,
February 11, 2007 at 1:45 am
i want to know about D80 camara. pls help me.
Mohapatra/bangalore,India said,
April 20, 2007 at 3:16 pm
Hi,
I hv purchased a Nikkon L4 Model (Digital camera).The next day i found Lens in error message on my screen.When i went to Nikkon authorised servi cecentre they changed my lens .Is it nessary to change my original lence?This error may be due to some software problem.Is there any other solution to remove the lens in error message without changing lens.Please let me inform any body having knowledge on this.
N.Prabhakar said,
April 30, 2007 at 12:00 pm
Hi,
I recently bought Nikkon D-50. I am looking for a more powerful lense to suit this machine. Can you tell me from where can I buy one in North India.