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

VR (Vibration Reduction) II image stabilization lets the photographer hand-hold the camera and enable shooting up to 4 stops slower than with non-VR II lenses. Plus, VR II increases the range of usable shutter speeds and makes telephoto shooting much easier without a tripod. This high-grade, internal focusing (IF) lens incorporates Nikon's Silent Wave Motor (SWM) to guarantee smooth, silent, accurate, and quick focusing. Autofocus (A) or manual (M) modes can easily be selected with a focus mode switch, and a manual override function allows the shooter to quickly change from auto to manual focusing.

• With 11x zoom versatility this one-lens solution covers a broad range of photographic opportunities. Picture angle is the equivalent of a 27-300mm lens in 35mm format.

• Nikon VR II (Vibration Reduction) image stabilization, engineered specifically for each VR NIKKOR lens, enables handheld shooting at up to 4 shutter speeds slower than would otherwise be possible, assuring dramatically sharper images.

• Two Extra-low Dispersion (ED) elements offers superior sharpness and color correction by effectively minimizing chromatic aberration, even at wide aperture settings.

• Three aspherical lens elements eliminate coma and other aberrations, even at wide apertures.

• A zoom lock switch secures lens barrel at its minimum length.

• Nikon's Super Integrated Coating (SIC) enhances light transmission and offers superior color consistency and reduced flare.

• Built with Nikon's exclusive Nikon Silent Wave Motor (SWM), the lens enables fast, accurate and quiet autofocus.

• With a rounded 7-blade diaphragm more natural appearance of out-of-focus image elements are rendered.

• The 18-200mm focuses as close as 20 inches, extending versatility.

• The M/A (Manual/Autofocus) mode switch enables quick response to changing situations between manual and autofocus operation.

• The included flower-shaped lens hood HB-35 shades the objective from unwanted, image-degrading light.

Filter Size	72mm (screw on)
f/Stop Range	f/3.5-22 (at 18mm) to f/5.6-36 (at 200mm)
Zoom Ratio	11.1x
Minimum Focus Distance	1.6 ' (0.5m) at all zoom settings
Angle of View	8° to 76°
Groups/Elements	12/16 (3 aspherical and 2 ED lens elements)
Number of Blades	7 (rounded)
Zoom/Focus Control	Fully automatic
Length	3.75" (95.5mm) (extension from the camera's lens mount flange)
Maximum Diameter	3.03" (77mm)
Weight	19.8 oz (560 g)