AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED (11.1x)

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A compact and lightweight high-power zoom lens for Nikon digital SLRs, featuring enhanced Vibration Reduction



2005 Release



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Main Features


Offers the broad 18-200mm focal range (11.1x zoom) for use in a variety of situations (equivalent to a 27-300mm lens in 35mm format)
Enhanced Vibration Reduction (VRII) offers the equivalent of using a shutter speed 4 stops faster
Two ED glass and three aspherical lens elements
Incorporates a compact SWM (Silent Wave Motor) for quiet focusing
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
Seven-blade rounded diaphragm opening





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Camera:

Nikon D200

Focal length:

95mm (The picture angle is equivalent to a 143mm lens in 35mm format.)

Shutter Speed:

1/8 second

Aperture:

f/5.3

Sensitivity:

ISO100

How does the VRII work?





Specifications






Lens construction

16 elements in 12 groups (two ED glass elements, three aspherical lens elements)

Picture angle

76° - 8°

Focal-length scale

18, 24, 35, 50, 70, 135, 200mm

Number of diaphragm blades

7 (rounded)

Minimum f/stop

22-36

Closest focusing distance

0.5m (through the entire focal range)

Maximum reproduction ratio

1/4.5

Zoom control

Manual, via separate zoom ring

Macro focusing

N/A

Focus-limit switch

N/A

M/A mode

Available

Focus lock button

N/A

Weight (approx.)

560g

Dimensions (approx.) (from the camera’s lens mounting flange)

77 x 96.5 mm

Lens cap

Snap-on

Lens hood

HB-35 (supplied)

Lens case

CL-1018 (supplied)

Tripod collar

N/A

External front filter attachment frame

Does not rotate

External front filter

72mm

Slip-on filter

N/A

Built-in/rear filter

N/A

Circular polarizing filter II

Usable, even with dedicated Lens Hood HB-35.

Infrared compensation scale

N/A

Supplied accessories

72mm Snap-on front lens cap LC-72, Rear lens cap LF-1, Bayonet hood HB-35, Flexible lens pouch CL-1018

Optional accessories

72mm screw-in filters

Aperture ring

N/A

Distance scale

Does have

Note:
* We do not recommend the use of DX NIKKOR lenses with 35mm (135) or IX240 format cameras.





MTF Chart



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