Specifications
| Main characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Lens type | standard zoom |
| Focal length | 18 - 200 mm |
| Multiplicity of zoom | 11.1x |
| For non-full-frame cameras | Yes |
| Diaphragm | F3.50 - F5.60 |
| Minimum aperture | F22 |
| Mount | Nikon F |
| Focusing motor | there is |
| Image stabilization | there is |
| Auto focus | there is |
| Design | |
| Number of elements / groups of elements | 16 / 12 |
| The number of aspherical elements | 3 |
| The number of low dispersed elements | 2 |
| The number of diaphragm blades | 7 |
| Dimensions (D x L) | 77 x 96.5 mm |
| Weight | 565 g |
| Shooting options | |
| Viewing angle | 8 - 76 degrees.min |
| Closest focusing distance | 0.5 m |
| Additional Information | |
| Ultrasonic motor | there is |
| Internal focus | there is |
| The diameter of the thread for the filter | 72 mm |
AF-S VR II DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-200 mm f / 3.5-5.6 ED-IF lens reviews
Virtues
- Large range of focal lengths, fast autofocus, quite a sharp picture.
disadvantages
- It turned out to be a very unusual weight. When moving from a smaller zoom, the difference (just something) of 150 grams was very sensitive.
Comment
In fact, it is the only universal zoom available for Nikon's, therefore, although some like to speculate about its shortcomings, there is essentially no alternative to it. Even if you replace the two less universal. For example, this lens can be replaced by two such:
1. Nikon 18-70mm f3.5-4.5
2. Nikon 55-200mm f / 4-5.6
Both of these lenses are not lighter than 18-200, the picture is also not without flaws, for the price - the sum is the same, by weight - the sum is heavier. And try to change lenses in windy weather somewhere in the fields - you torture the matrix from dust.
About luminosity.
Seriously more high-aperture lenses (like the Nikon 70-200mm f / 2.8G) cost very different money, and there will be no more versatility.
About bokeh.
No need to compare this lens with fixes! I compared with 18-105mm and 70-300. The differences are minimal (it is not clear even better or worse)
About speed.
Focusing speed almost does not differ from 18-105, a tiny difference is noticeable only at large differences of distances.
About the stabilizer.
The stabilizer allows you to confidently get sharp shots from the hands at an exposure of 1/30 at the long end (200mm). This is not three or four of the manufacturer’s declared stop, but it compensates a couple of stops reliably.
ivan-milaev, 2011-07-25 Evaluation 5
Virtues
- focal range
- low weight
- ease of use
- VRII works fine
- there is a lock
disadvantages
- a bit darkish, but you shouldn’t demand more from f3.5 - 5.6. With this in mind, the camera can always be configured as it should. Well, or in extreme cases, use the flash.
- Some wrote that there was an arbitrarily zooming out ... As I wasn't shaking it, nothing left anywhere))
Comment
The perfect lens as a staff member when traveling and traveling, when there is no desire or place to carry a set of glasses with you.
Nikon has two such bestsellers:
Nikkor 18-200mm (for DX format)
Nikkor 28-300mm (for FX format)
Actually that says it all. The best travel zoom for DX is this lens! Do not listen to anyone talking about its significant shortcomings. They are not! Well, compare it with fixes is also not worth it.
klmaksim 2011-09-22 Evaluation 5
Virtues
- Great lens
disadvantages
- sometimes the trunk comes out, but this can be avoided, not forgetting to fix it with a special lock. Optics is heavy
Comment
Guys, who would not say here, flashing hundreds of buzz words about this lens .... I want to say so ..... the lens is very good. For an ordinary family, for holiday trips, for taking pictures at home and on the street. This lens is for you !!!! It has a very optimal focal length range. I finally found for myself what I was looking for so long ago. And do not listen to these clever people who find fault with trifles and try to speak in the language of photographers. Yes, this is not optics for 30-60 thousand, and there is nothing to compare with it. This is a good family lens. And even with my old carcass D60 photos turned out awesome.
tikovka2012, 2014-03-23 Evaluation 5
Virtues
- Versatility, for this was done ...
- Weight...
- Appearance...
- Stabilizer...
disadvantages
- It is difficult to say, despite what to compare ...
- The extreme positions of the zoom are of course working, but somehow not very. On the short - terrible distortion, on the long - no sharpness.
- Constructive: over time, the trunk begins to play, sucks dust, after three or four months it began to leave under its own weight.
- The main thing is dark.
- Yes, even sell for adequate money is difficult.
Comment
For more than a year, I used only this glass in conjunction with 300s.
A good entry level travel lens. One for all occasions, it’s really convenient. If you don’t plan to buy other glasses, it’s fine for a family album.
I, after using light (respectively expensive) lenses, cooled to this.
I have two fixes 30 and 85 for 1.4, and shoot them.
I am saving up for 17-55 2.8 DX. This is a really good lens, only expensive :)
Summary: for beginners it is good, for those who continue it is already small.
Anonim 2011-11-28 Evaluation 4
Virtues
- versatility!
- sharp, if not enough light buy a normal flash.
- bokeh is excellent on the long end.
disadvantages
- Darkish, but what to require from 3.5-5.6. Buy a flash.
- gum flies over time.
- began to creak autofocus. (5 years of active use)
Comment
The lens was on d40, the photos are not bad, for starters it was enough for all 100%. Then he moved it to d7000 and then its potential was revealed, the photos are clear, bright.
And do not compare the zooms with fixed or high-aperture zooms.
Among the zooms of aperture from 3.5, this one is in the top three of the leaders.
If there is an opportunity to take it, then take it without hesitation; demanded glass, if you don’t like something, you can always sell it with ease.
Anonim 2011-06-03 Evaluation 5
Virtues
- Sharpness at a wide angle, smart autofocus, excellent stub, good drawing, good quality manufacturing, versatility.
disadvantages
- Noticeable wide angle distortion, loss of sharpness and contrast in telephoto (design features)
Comment
The previous version broke for a year, traded under warranty, the difference was not noticed. Excellent trevelzum, filmed at one time only them. Portraits in the tele position are not bad. For quality and convenience, a very good option, I recommend.
kuzneczoff.vict, 2010-11-29 Evaluation 4
