NIKON ZOOM LENS 18-200mm f3.5-5.6G IF-ED AF-S VR DX

This compact and lightweight 7.5x zoom lens has a focal length of 18-135mm, which makes it suitable for a wide variety of situations ranging from tight sports, action and portraits to wideangle landscapes. ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass and two hybrid aspherical lens elements ensure superb optical performance and high-resolution high-contrast images. Nikon's exclusive compact SWM (Silent Wave Motor), which is built into the lens, offers smooth and exceptionally quiet and fast autofocus performance.

Key Features

• The first lens in the industry that has a VR II system that enables the lens to shoot 4 stops slower instead of 3.

• Offers the broad 18-200mm focal range (11.1x zoom) (equivalent to a 27-300mm lens in 35mm format).

• This lens is designed exclusively for use with Nikon digital SLR cameras and is not compatible with 35mm [135] or IX240 format film cameras.

• 2 ED glass and 3 aspherical lens elements minimize chromatic aberration, astigmatism and other forms of distortion, while ensuring high resolution and contrast.

• Incorporates a compact SWM (Silent Wave Motor) for quiet and fast focusing.

• M/A mode for rapid switching between Autofocus and Manual focus operation.

• The Internal Focusing (IF) design enables the use of circular polarizing filters.

• Employs a 7-blade rounded diaphragm opening that achieves a natural blur for out-of-focus elements.

• High-grade Nikon Super Integrated Coating (SIC) offers superb colour reproduction while minimizing ghosting and flare.