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

Do you like traveling and photography as well, and you just tire to take all your gear to go with you? So all you need is an all around lens to accompany you. Nikon AF-S DX 18-200mm F/3.5-5.6G ED VR II is the answer for your need. With an extreme 11X zoom ratio, you will enable to shot from wide angle to tele shot. Building on the success of the original Nikon 18-200mm VR, Nikon AF-S DX 18-200mm F/3.5-5.6G ED VR II was the first Nikon lens on the market to feature the Nikon's latest four stop vibration reduction.
The AF system of this lens uses The Silent Wave system which is fast, accurate and near silent. It's also combined with full time manual override. Nikon AF-S DX 18-200mm F/3.5-5.6G ED VR II also equipped with zoom lock switch, which prevent from zoom creep problem. Nikon AF-S DX 18-200mm F/3.5-5.6G ED VR II will fit nicely with your Nikon D7000 or your Nikon D5100 DSLR or another your Nikon DX DSLR, which mean it only compatible with your Nikon DSLR using smaller sensor (APS-C sensor). It's also compatible with your Nikon entry level DSLR, just like Nikon D3100, because it's already equipped with the silent wave AF system motors, so auto focus is not an issue in the Nikon entry level DSLR.

MTF chart taken form photozone.de

Vignetting chart taken from photozone.de

Chromatic Abberations Chart taken from photozone.de

Technical Specification

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