Nikon AF-S DX 18-200mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR II Lens

The Nikon AF-S DX 18-200mm VR II features an improved Super Integrated Coating, an exclusive multi-layer lens element coating which reduces ghost and flare, ensuring improved image quality and contrast.

The Nikon 18-200mm AF-S DX VR II's flexible 11.1x Vibration Reduction superzoom improves functionality and image quality.

The Nikon AF-S DX 18-200mm VR II's optical VR system stabilises the viewfinder image enabling more accurate autofocus acquisition and framing to make it ideal for shooting in low light conditions without a tripod. The Nikon 18-200mm AF-S DX VR IIfeatures Nikons exclusive Vibration Reduction (VRII).

Nikon has also revealed an update to its popular DX-format superzoom, in the shape of the Nikon AF-S DX 18-200mm VR II. The revised version features a new zoom mechanism to combat 'zoom creep' (one of the most common user complaints about the original lens), along with a zoom lock switch to keep the lens compact when carried. Improved 'Super Integrated Coating' promises to reduce flare and ghosting while size, weight and optical construction remain unchanged.TheNikon 18-200mm AF-S DX VR II incorporates an all new zoom mechanism to prevent what is sometimes referred to as zoom creep (the lens moves under its own weight when tilted). A new zoom lock switch keeps the lens compact when being carried as well.

Nikon AF-S DX 18-200mm VR II key features:

• Offers broad 18-200mm focal range (11.1x zoom) for use in a variety of situations (equivalent to a 27-300mm lens in 35mm format)
• VR II system offers the equivalent of using a shutter speed 4 stops faster
• Two ED glass and three 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 focusing
• Delivers high-level optical performance that is specially designed for use with the Nikon digital SLRs
• Employs a seven-blade rounded diaphragm opening that achieves a natural blur for out-of-focus elements
• Enables focusing from as close as 50cm (20.) from the subject through its entire focal range
• M/A mode for rapid switching between autofocus and manual focus operation
• Internal Focusing (IF) design enables use of circular polarizing filters
• High-grade Nikon Super Integrated Coating (SIC) offers superb color reproduction while minimizing ghosting and flare
• Flower-shaped Lens Hood HB-35 (provided) greatly reduces stray light