Nikon 18-200mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR II is a Variable aperture Auto Focus (AF)
Superzoom Zoom lens with Optical Image stabilization and APS-C / DX max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with
F(DX) Mount cameras.
Nikon replaced the older Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-200mm f3.5-5.6G IF-ED VR with this model. Follow the link to read our detailed comparison of these models:
Compare Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-200mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR II vs Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-200mm f3.5-5.6G IF-ED VR
What type of photography is the Nikon 18-200mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR II lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Nikon 18-200mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR II is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
There are 2 more lenses that have the same focal range and aperture values with the Nikon 18-200mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR II that are compatible with the Nikon F (DX) mount, you can find the review and comparison links of these lenses below.
Lenses in Nikon F (DX) Mount with Same Focal and Aperture Range
Reasons to Buy the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-200mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR II Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-200mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR II lens in a list form to assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
| Optical Image Stabilization |
| Autofocus |
| Distance Scale |
| DoF(Depth of Field) Scale |
| Hood supplied |
| Zoom Lock |
| Versatile Lens with a Zoom Ratio of 11x |
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| Lens Extends while zooming |
| Slow Aperture at Tele end |
| Variable Aperture |
Lens Mount
Nikon 18-200mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR II is compatible with cameras that have a Nikon F (DX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon F (DX) lenses are Nikon D3500, Nikon D7500 and Nikon D5600.
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. Nikon 18-200mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR II has a maximum diameter of 77mm and a total length of 97mm when not extended. It weighs 565g / 19.9 oz.
Nikon 18-200mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR II has a filter thread of 72mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Nikon 18-200mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR II:
You can also check All Nikon F Mount Lenses with 72mm Filter Thread Size to find the matching lenses.
Focal Range
Nikon 18-200mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR II has a focal range of 18-200mm and 11.1X zoom ratio which has a 35mm equivalent focal range of 27-300mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
Optical Image Stabilization
The Nikon 18-200mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR II features an optical image stabilization system which helps to reduce the blur that occurs due to shaking during hand-held shooting.
Zoom Method
Nikon 18-200mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR II features Rotary (extending) zoom method where the length of the lens changes as you zoom in or out. This makes it possible to design the lens with a smaller minimum length ( generally when it is zoomed out) compared to internal zoom lenses. The disadvantages of this design are being harder to seal against dust and moisture, weight balance shifting while zooming and zoom creep in certain lenses.
Zoom Lock
Nikon 18-200mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR II has a Zoom lock feature which eliminates Zoom creep where focal length of the lens changes with gravity when it's held downwards or upwards.
Below are the 3 Superzoom Zoom type Nikon F mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:
Aperture
Nikon 18-200mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR II is a variable aperture lens with a max aperture of f3.5 and a minimum aperture of f22 at 18mm, and a max aperture of f5.6 and minimum aperture of f36 at 200mm .
| Focal Length |
Max Aperture |
Min Aperture |
|
18mm
|
F3.5 |
F22 |
|
200mm
|
F5.6 |
F36 |
Optical Formula
Nikon 18-200mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR II's optical formula consists of 16 elements in 12 groups . The following special elements are used in this design:
- 2x ED glass elements
- 3x aspherical lens elements
Lens Hood
Nikon 18-200mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR II comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos. The model number of the hood is HB-35.
Body Colour
Nikon 18-200mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR II is available in Black color.
Popular Comparisons of Nikon 18-200mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR II
Here are the 8 most popular comparisons of the Nikon 18-200mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR II amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of Nikon 18-200mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR II Lens
In addition, it would be interesting to check which lenses from other mounts are most commonly compared with the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-200mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR II.
Top Alternatives of Nikon 18-200mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR II in Other Lens Mounts
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