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

 
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Key Features
  • Camera Format: Digital SLR
  • Lens Type: Zoom Lens
  • Focal Length: 18mm - 200mm
  • Lens Max Aperture: f/3.5-f/5.6
  • Min Aperture: f/36
  • Focus Type: Autofocus
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Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G VR IF-ED Lens
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Review Summary

Average Rating: 4.5
 
Based on 30 reviews
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Rating Distribution
Pros
  • Good Quality (4)
  • Powerful Zoom (2)
  • Good value (2)
  • Easy to Use (1)
  • Lightweight (1)
  • Compact (1)
  • Sharp Focus (1)
  • Durable (1)
Cons
  • Poor Quality (1)
It's Good For
  • Night Photography (5)
  • Multi-purpose (5)
  • Special Effects (5)
  • Sports (5)
  • Wildlife (5)
  • Landscape Photography (5)
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93 out of 93 people found this review helpful.

But Is This Lens Worth The Money??

Date of Review:  Dec 2, 2007
The Bottom Line: For Nikon users without a Super-Zoom, this is a lens worth considering.
Review: INTRODUCTION

The Nikkor 18-200 mm f3.5-5.6G ED-IF, AF-S VR DX zoom lens is almost an alphabet soup of designators for a lens that has both many admirers and numerous critics. It is a lens that generally retails in the U.S. for anywhere...
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  3.0

by: colonialpara
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
High quality optics, Vibration...
Cons
Some distortion, Cost, Build Quality,...
 
76 out of 77 people found this review helpful.

Back to the BASIC

Date of Review:  Oct 21, 2004
The Bottom Line: Those who are traditionalists and still prefer manual focus cameras, this lens would provide a great compliment.
Review: I started writing a review of this lens about two years ago, shortly after I became an epinions member. Then I decided against it (and deleted it from my draft), based on my reason that it is such an old lens and not many people would be interested...
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  5.0

by: paulphoto
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Unrivaled optical quality and picture...
Cons
only provides 1:2 ratio (true macro 1:1...
 
44 out of 44 people found this review helpful.

Nikon 18-200mm AF-S VR lens -- A worthy all-in-one zoom

Date of Review:  Jul 8, 2008
The Bottom Line: Its huge and useful zoom range, consistent and very good optical performance throughout that range, amazing close-up ability, fairly decent build and handling characteristics make this a good value.
Review: Nikon 18-200 VR Review

Occasionally, everything you read on the Internet about a product turns out to be true. This is not one of those occasions. On the subject of the Nikon AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IF-ED, not only is...
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  4.0

by: sweeper
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Useful and extensive zoom range,...
Cons
Light fall-off performance
 
27 out of 27 people found this review helpful.

a super zoom worth owning?

Date of Review:  Feb 18, 2006
The Bottom Line: It's a lot of lens for the money, but its not a magic lens that replaces the need for pro optics. Its the best superzoom I ever used.
Review:



Purists would balk at the idea of a single zoom that covered all the usual focal lengths from wide angle to telephoto. Its been tried many times in the past, often with disastrous results. There is good reason why most top-shelf...
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  5.0

by: uniq
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
fantastic zoom range, excellent...
Cons
average construction, distortion , 72mm...
 
17 out of 17 people found this review helpful.

May Not Be Right for You

Date of Review:  Jul 2, 2006
The Bottom Line: A good snapshot lens, but not recommended for more thoughtful photography. The zoom range and the VR are nice; but, considering design limitations, it is priced too high.
Review: I love VR, I like the versatility of zoom lenses, and needed a wide angle; so, this lens looked like a dream lens. However, after four months, several outings, and experiences with this lens, I find it is not a lens for everyone. Two design features...
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  2.0

by: traveler50
Recommended to buy: No

Pros
1. Vibration Reduction 2. Zoom range...
Cons
1. Zoom Creep 2. Light fall-off with...
 
15 out of 15 people found this review helpful.

A lens for those are too lazy to bother with a tripod?

Date of Review:  Nov 30, 2006
The Bottom Line: It a jack of all trades but master of none!
Review: Out of the box, the lens looks well built and finished. The wide zoom range will mean that couple of aging lenses can now be retired. (especially my 18-35 Nikor which has too short a zoom range) Having a multi purpose wide to tele lens will reduce...
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  3.0

by: daveperkes
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Versatilty and Sharpness
Cons
Lens Distortion at the wide end Price...
 
15 out of 15 people found this review helpful.

An Inexpensive & Versatile Mid-Range Zoom

Date of Review:  Sep 9, 2003
The Bottom Line: A nice mid-zoom Nikon lens at bargain basement prices.
Review: This is another of the NIKON 'G' lenses that are manufactured without an aperture ring for use on Nikon's AF cameras that control controls electronically through the master control dial. For some of us old-timers who are accustomed to aperture...
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  4.0

by: colonialpara
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Inexpensive, contrasty, user friendly...
Cons
Some barrel distortion, plastic lens...
 
14 out of 14 people found this review helpful.

Outstanding quality in a compact design

Date of Review:  Jun 17, 2006
The Bottom Line: Superb optics and good range in a size that's just right
Review: I was expecting compromises with this lens (after all, what zoom is ever as good a prime, right?) but I've never been more pleased with the quality of my pictures or the compactness of my DSLR setup.

I was turned off initially by the high...
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  5.0

by: brett_berg
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Quality glass, VR actually works, crisp...
Cons
Price, limited availability has...
 
14 out of 14 people found this review helpful.

Still not a pro lens, but the best of the "super zooms"

Date of Review:  Aug 1, 2007
The Bottom Line: This lens sets a new standard for super-zooms. The sharpness and vibration technology make it worth the extra money when compared to super zoom lenses by Tamron and Sigma.
Review: As Digital SLRs come down in price, more of them are in the hands of amateurs who don't want to carry around a bag of lenses. Thus the popularity of Nikon's first "super zoom" with built-in vibration reduction technology. For those who can afford...
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  5.0

by: angrymember
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Compact size, Great zoom range,...
Cons
Variable aperture means this is not as...
 
13 out of 13 people found this review helpful.

Try several first

Date of Review:  Apr 21, 2006
The Bottom Line: TRY SEVERAL BEFORE YOU BUY! I'm sure there are much better examples of this lens out there, based on good reviews and feedback. Test it on architecture especially at 18,35,135.
Review: As stated in the previous review distortion on this lens can be extremely noticeable, and in my case horrific. Also the softness at 35mm is almost unusable even stopped down - but again, this is only on MY lens.

Having spent a lot of time...
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  3.0

by: infieldg
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
VRII phenomenal Sensor dust exposure...
Cons
Distortion appalling on some examples...
 

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