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# 11.1x zoom range (18-200mm) Silent Wave Motor for fast, quiet AF VR II image stabilization (4 stops) AF-S DX Nkr 18-200mm F/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

**Brand:** nikon
**Price:** ₨22474
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 📸 One lens to rule them all — capture every angle, every moment, effortlessly.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** AF-S DX Nkr 18-200mm F/3.5-5.6G ED VR II by nikon
- **How much does it cost?** ₨22474 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- nikon enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted nikon brand quality
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## Key Features

- • **Steady Shots, Always:** Nikon’s VR II vibration reduction lets you shoot handheld at shutter speeds up to 4 stops slower, so you never miss a sharp shot—even in low light or on the move.
- • **Whisper-Quiet Autofocus:** Exclusive Silent Wave Motor technology delivers fast, precise, and near-silent focusing—perfect for professional settings and candid moments alike.
- • **Lock & Go Zoom Lock Switch:** Secure your lens barrel at minimum length to prevent zoom creep during travel—because your gear should keep up with your pace, not slow you down.
- • **Ultimate One-Lens Versatility:** Cover everything from sweeping landscapes to intimate portraits with a massive 11.1x zoom range (18-200mm) — your only lens for every moment.
- • **Pro-Grade Optics in a Compact Package:** Two Extra-low Dispersion and three aspherical elements minimize chromatic aberrations and distortions, ensuring crisp, vibrant images without the bulk.

## Overview

The Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II is a high-performance, ultra-versatile zoom lens designed for Nikon DX-format DSLRs. Featuring an 11.1x zoom range, advanced VR II image stabilization for up to 4 stops of shake reduction, and a Silent Wave Motor for fast, quiet autofocus, it delivers professional-grade optics in a compact form. With specialized lens elements to reduce aberrations and a zoom lock switch to prevent creep, this lens is the ultimate all-in-one solution for photographers seeking convenience without compromising image quality.

## Description

Product Description New ultra-high ratio zoom lens AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II for use expressly with Nikon DX-format digital-SLR cameras. Dimensions (DxL) Approx. 3.0 x 3.8" (7.62 x 9.65 cm).A number of unique Nikon technologies have been developed for, and applied to, including a high zoom magnification of 11.1x, a Vibration Reduction (VR II) image stabilization system that provides camera shake compensation equivalent to increases in shutter speed by four stops, and a Silent Wave Motor (SWM), as well as a zoom lock switch. Designed expressly for use with Nikon digital-SLR cameras, exceptional image performance is assured. As the compact AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II covers an extremely wide range of focal lengths (18-200mm, equivalent to 27-300mm in 35mm format; a zoom magnification of 11.1x), it offers excellent versatility for various scenes that include portraits and landscapes. The addition of a zoom lock switch allows photographers to secure the lens barrel at its minimum length, eliminating the natural gravitational effect that can draw the barrel downward during transport. This lens offers superior optical performance in a compact size of just 77 x 96.5 mm, despite a high zoom magnification of 11.1x. Nikon's Silent Wave Motor (SWM) assures fast and quiet autofocusing. The Vibration Reduction system (VR II) provides camera shake compensation equivalent to increases in shutter speed by four steps. What’s in the box: Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II Zoom Lens, 72mm Snap-On Lens Cap, LF-1 Rear Lens Cap for F Mount Lenses, HB-35 Lens Hood, CL-1018 Lens Case, 1-Year Nikon Warranty (5-Year Extension is Available After Registration with Nikon). From the Manufacturer The Nikon 18-200mm VR II lens is remarkable one-lens solution--adept in a wide variety of situations. It delivers 11x zoom versatility, for a picture angle equivalent of a 27-300mm lens in 35mm format. Nikon VR II (Vibration Reduction) image stabilization Vibration Reduction, 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 Virtually eliminates coma and other aberrations, even at wide apertures. Zoom lock switch Secures lens barrel at its minimum length. Nikon Super Integrated Coating (SIC) Enhances light transmission and offers superior color consistency and reduced flare. Exclusive Nikon Silent Wave Motor (SWM) For fast, accurate and quiet autofocus. Rounded 7-blade diaphragm Renders more natural appearance of out-of-focus image elements. Focus to 20 inches Extends versatility. M/A focus mode switch Enables quick response to changing situations between manual and autofocus operation. Flower-shaped lens hood Included HB-35 lens hood shades the objective from unwanted, image-degrading light.

Review: Excellent all around lens - There have been a lot of reviews from guru to new users, so I am just try to cover some points from my 2 cents. I am a new DSLR user just purchased the D7000 with this lens. I did extensive research on the Internet prior to getting this combo. My goal is to get an intro lens while learning DSLR photography and it turn out to be a very good choice. First and foremost, there has to be some sort of compromise when it comes to any "all around" stuffs. I believed most of the negative comments I've seen here are due to the wrong expectations and lack of prior homework. This lens is in the consumer category and not designed to match those at the Pro level, both quality and price wise. And I think it does just that and some more. Basically, each and every lens have specific goals such as landscape, portrait or macro, etc. But I am not sure I am going to shell out thousands of dollar and keep changing lens, not to mention hauling the gears on vacations. I'll leave that to the Pros. One thing for sure, this lens beats any point and shoot camera hands down in terms of picture quality and even give you minor bokeh effects. So I am very happy with it. A side note, make sure you get it from an authorized dealer which will give you a 5-years warranty, Nikon is know to be strict with this. Update: tested with the "zoom creep" somebody complains about. There is no creeping up to around 50 degrees up or down. Lens does creep at straight up or down but that's normal consider the glass is heavy. By the way, good glass is heavy and give you nice pictures. Now, what are the chances that you might be shooting in those positions? At wide open or close (at 18mm or 200mm), lens appears as lock so does not creep. The only occasion I use to shoot straight up is for firework, but then I want to fill the frame with the firework action, which means it will at 200mm and the lens stays. If you get a copy that creeps below 45 degrees, you might get a bad copy. Update 2: After 3 months of owning this and taken it to weddings and landscape shooting, I can safely say this is indeed the best "all rounder". It performs very well and takes very sharp pictures 80% of the time. There is an issue with low light situations such as wedding dinner. You have two choices, get a prime such as 35mm f/1.8 or a good flash such as SB-700. With a little post processing in Adobe, you can achieve result very close to the pro level. For example, I can underexpose 2 full stops and fix it in Adobe later, that equivalent to f/1.8 from f/3.5, the lowest aperture of this lens. One more thing, I have spent awful lot of time to research and review the various lens (Nikon, Sigma & Tamron) in the past few months to figure out what if other lens I should get. I believe a lot of people are just too obsessed about the technical details and forgotten the other aspect of photography, composition, in my opinion carries a higher impact in the overall picture. By the way, if you were to compare simply the picture quality of this with wide, prime and zoom lens, that is not an apple to apple comparison. Prime lens tends to provide better quality within their own turf, with the trade off buying, carrying and changing lens all the time, not to mention the chance to miss the shot when you have to change lens.
Review: Could it be any better? - I have been a photography enthusiast for many years, and a user of Canon and Nikon equipment since the days of the Nikon F. My comments are based on nearly 60 years of picture-taking, not lab tests. Though I have used a few lenses that may have done some particular thing better than the 18-200 VRII, this is by far the best all-around lens I have ever used. Presently my wife and I are using a D-60 and a D-90. About six months ago I bought the first 18-200 to use on the D-90, and my wife was using the D-60 with a Nikon 18-105 VR that was originally part of the D-90 kit. I feel that the 18-105 is a fine lens in terms of IQ, and is a compact design for it's range, but my wife was instantly coveting my 18-200VR. The extra reach makes a world of difference, and I believe the VR is more effective than that in the 18-105. We had a great opportunity to compare the VR capability on the violent Jungle Safari ride at Disney's Animal Kingdom. I was afraid the lurching, jouncing, swaying safari vehicle would make photography impossible, but we pressed on regardless. We were amazed that a majority of the shots were sharp and focused! Not always with the subject we had in mind, but we were also trying not to fall out of the truck! We examined these pictures carefully, and have the opinion that the "active" mode of VR on the 18-200 may have made a difference, though not by a huge amount. The higher performance of the D-90 relative to noise vs ISO may have also been a factor compared to the 18-105 on the D-60. Very impressive performance by both setups. Now you can go on vacation and take one lens. Needless to say, this "capability gap" could not continue, and I have since purchased a second 18-200 VRII for my wife's camera. If I had to be picky about anything, it would be the zoom creep. Both the 18-105 and my first 18-200 would creep if not retracted to 18mm. Yes, there is a zoom lock on the 18-200 VRII, but I rarely use it, as setting the lens to 18mm while walking around solves the problem. The second 18-200 does not creep at all, but may loosen up with time. We'll see. To me, this is in no way a deal breaker, but I felt I should mention it, since so many others have been critical of the creep. All I can say is, retract to 18mm and it will stay there. It's just not something you have to worry about. Image quality is so close to that of even my prime lenses as to be amazing for all that moving glass and machinery! Most distortions and CA's are taken care of in software, so are pretty much a non-issue. I use Photoshop, and Nikon Capture NX2, the latter being my preference in the ease-of-use department, and it understands the characteristics of the lens and camera. I even do a certain amount of pixel-peeping, and have never felt that the 18-200VR was lacking in any way. When I have a bad picture, it is the fault of the photographer, not the equipment. The pros: Focus is fast and accurate, even in poor light. Zoom range covers everything most folks will ever need. Image quality is fine throughout the zoom range. Compact for it's range. Is an absolute delight to use. The cons: Your sample may or may not creep, but so what? Though it's compact for this type of lens, it is still a lot to hang on the front of a D-40 or D-60. I asked my wife if she'd prefer a lighter lens. Not a chance! Conclusion: Would I buy another one? I already did!

## Features

- One-lens solution adept in a wide variety of situations
- Focal length range: 18 -200 millimeter, minimum focus distance: 1.6 feet.
- Two extra-low Dispersion (ED) elements; Three aspherical lens elements
- Exclusive Nikon Silent Wave Motor (SWM), Nikon VR II (vibration reduction) image stabilization
- Focus to 20 inches for extended versatility, filter thread: 72 millimeter. Maximum angle of view (dx-format) 76°. Minimum angle of view (DX-format) 8°. Accepts filter type: Screw-on

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B002JCSV8A |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
| Best Sellers Rank | #943 in SLR Camera Lenses |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,149) |
| Date First Available | July 29, 2009 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 1.25 pounds |
| Item model number | 2192 |
| Manufacturer | Nikon |
| Product Dimensions | 3.82 x 3.03 x 3.03 inches |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Nikon
- **Camera Lens Description:** AF-S DX Nkr 18-200mm F/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
- **Compatible Mountings:** Nikon F (DX)
- **Focal Length Description:** 18-200 millimeters
- **Lens Type:** Telephoto

## Images

![AF-S DX Nkr 18-200mm F/3.5-5.6G ED VR II - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81mfwR8WnFL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Will the nikkor work with the nikon D3100?**
A: Every Nikon lens made since 1977 works on every Nikon being made currently. It's a great walk around lens but it's a little heavy. The weight makes it easier to shoot with though since you have to use a good two-handed grip.

**Q: 18-200mm vs 18-300mm - which one would you suggest?**
A: Depends on what you are planning to use the lens for. If you are into wildlife photography then you may need the 18-300.The 18-200 is a pretty compact lens while the 18-300 is huge and weighs about 10 more ounces. Check out this link to see the relative sizes..........http://kenrockwell.com/nikon/comparisons/DX-super-zooms/index.htmAs far as Leon's criticism of this lens is concerned I would definitely not call this a poor lens. Just keep in mind that as with any superzoom there are compromises that have to be made. It would not be fair to compare the sharpness of this lens with a prime lens or with a pro quality zoom lens like the 24-70 f/2.8. So if you are into pixel peeping you will be disappointed. This is a good walk about lens that lets you capture a variety of scenes without having to change lens. This is not a fast lens and needs good lighting to capture good photographs. In summary if you are looking for a portrait lens look elsewhere but if you are looking for a lens that you can travel with and capture vacation memories then the flexibility that this lens provides you is excellent.

**Q: does this fit on a D 5300 Nikon**
A: Yes.  I use in on a 5100 and 5500.

**Q: How does this lens compare to the Nikon 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6 AF-S DX VR ED Nikkor Lens that comes as the kit lens with the D90?**
A: i use both the 105 and the 200 and my 200 is my go to every day lens. both are good but i just prefer the 200. hope this helps. distortion is equal on both lens so no real differences noted.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent all around lens
*by C***Y on January 21, 2011*

There have been a lot of reviews from guru to new users, so I am just try to cover some points from my 2 cents. I am a new DSLR user just purchased the D7000 with this lens. I did extensive research on the Internet prior to getting this combo. My goal is to get an intro lens while learning DSLR photography and it turn out to be a very good choice. First and foremost, there has to be some sort of compromise when it comes to any "all around" stuffs. I believed most of the negative comments I've seen here are due to the wrong expectations and lack of prior homework. This lens is in the consumer category and not designed to match those at the Pro level, both quality and price wise. And I think it does just that and some more. Basically, each and every lens have specific goals such as landscape, portrait or macro, etc. But I am not sure I am going to shell out thousands of dollar and keep changing lens, not to mention hauling the gears on vacations. I'll leave that to the Pros. One thing for sure, this lens beats any point and shoot camera hands down in terms of picture quality and even give you minor bokeh effects. So I am very happy with it. A side note, make sure you get it from an authorized dealer which will give you a 5-years warranty, Nikon is know to be strict with this. Update: tested with the "zoom creep" somebody complains about. There is no creeping up to around 50 degrees up or down. Lens does creep at straight up or down but that's normal consider the glass is heavy. By the way, good glass is heavy and give you nice pictures. Now, what are the chances that you might be shooting in those positions? At wide open or close (at 18mm or 200mm), lens appears as lock so does not creep. The only occasion I use to shoot straight up is for firework, but then I want to fill the frame with the firework action, which means it will at 200mm and the lens stays. If you get a copy that creeps below 45 degrees, you might get a bad copy. Update 2: After 3 months of owning this and taken it to weddings and landscape shooting, I can safely say this is indeed the best "all rounder". It performs very well and takes very sharp pictures 80% of the time. There is an issue with low light situations such as wedding dinner. You have two choices, get a prime such as 35mm f/1.8 or a good flash such as SB-700. With a little post processing in Adobe, you can achieve result very close to the pro level. For example, I can underexpose 2 full stops and fix it in Adobe later, that equivalent to f/1.8 from f/3.5, the lowest aperture of this lens. One more thing, I have spent awful lot of time to research and review the various lens (Nikon, Sigma & Tamron) in the past few months to figure out what if other lens I should get. I believe a lot of people are just too obsessed about the technical details and forgotten the other aspect of photography, composition, in my opinion carries a higher impact in the overall picture. By the way, if you were to compare simply the picture quality of this with wide, prime and zoom lens, that is not an apple to apple comparison. Prime lens tends to provide better quality within their own turf, with the trade off buying, carrying and changing lens all the time, not to mention the chance to miss the shot when you have to change lens.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Could it be any better?
*by D***T on March 11, 2010*

I have been a photography enthusiast for many years, and a user of Canon and Nikon equipment since the days of the Nikon F. My comments are based on nearly 60 years of picture-taking, not lab tests. Though I have used a few lenses that may have done some particular thing better than the 18-200 VRII, this is by far the best all-around lens I have ever used. Presently my wife and I are using a D-60 and a D-90. About six months ago I bought the first 18-200 to use on the D-90, and my wife was using the D-60 with a Nikon 18-105 VR that was originally part of the D-90 kit. I feel that the 18-105 is a fine lens in terms of IQ, and is a compact design for it's range, but my wife was instantly coveting my 18-200VR. The extra reach makes a world of difference, and I believe the VR is more effective than that in the 18-105. We had a great opportunity to compare the VR capability on the violent Jungle Safari ride at Disney's Animal Kingdom. I was afraid the lurching, jouncing, swaying safari vehicle would make photography impossible, but we pressed on regardless. We were amazed that a majority of the shots were sharp and focused! Not always with the subject we had in mind, but we were also trying not to fall out of the truck! We examined these pictures carefully, and have the opinion that the "active" mode of VR on the 18-200 may have made a difference, though not by a huge amount. The higher performance of the D-90 relative to noise vs ISO may have also been a factor compared to the 18-105 on the D-60. Very impressive performance by both setups. Now you can go on vacation and take one lens. Needless to say, this "capability gap" could not continue, and I have since purchased a second 18-200 VRII for my wife's camera. If I had to be picky about anything, it would be the zoom creep. Both the 18-105 and my first 18-200 would creep if not retracted to 18mm. Yes, there is a zoom lock on the 18-200 VRII, but I rarely use it, as setting the lens to 18mm while walking around solves the problem. The second 18-200 does not creep at all, but may loosen up with time. We'll see. To me, this is in no way a deal breaker, but I felt I should mention it, since so many others have been critical of the creep. All I can say is, retract to 18mm and it will stay there. It's just not something you have to worry about. Image quality is so close to that of even my prime lenses as to be amazing for all that moving glass and machinery! Most distortions and CA's are taken care of in software, so are pretty much a non-issue. I use Photoshop, and Nikon Capture NX2, the latter being my preference in the ease-of-use department, and it understands the characteristics of the lens and camera. I even do a certain amount of pixel-peeping, and have never felt that the 18-200VR was lacking in any way. When I have a bad picture, it is the fault of the photographer, not the equipment. The pros: Focus is fast and accurate, even in poor light. Zoom range covers everything most folks will ever need. Image quality is fine throughout the zoom range. Compact for it's range. Is an absolute delight to use. The cons: Your sample may or may not creep, but so what? Though it's compact for this type of lens, it is still a lot to hang on the front of a D-40 or D-60. I asked my wife if she'd prefer a lighter lens. Not a chance! Conclusion: Would I buy another one? I already did!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by D***L on January 15, 2020*

Es un lente todo terreno, muy versátil y sobre todo cuando sales de viaje y no deseas cargar más que un solo lente, este es el ideal.

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