page_title: Nikon AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED
section_title: Introduction
hierarchical_section_title: Nikon AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED / Introduction
caption_attribution_description: English: AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED partially extended barrel.
context_page_description: The Nikon AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED is an image stabilised superzoom lens manufactured by Nikon for use on Nikon DX format digital SLR cameras. It provides a single-lens "walk-around" solution for wide-angle through to telephoto shots, as well as close-up photography.
context_section_description: Nikon announced the first version of this lens on November 1, 2005. The lens offers a 35 film equivalent focal length range of 27-300mm, with a compact silent wave autofocus motor featuring full-time manual override and internal focusing. Its second generation Vibration Reduction technology claims to provide compensation equivalent to an increase in shutter speed of four stops. The lens has sixteen lens elements in twelve groups, with two ED glass elements to reduce chromatic aberration, and three aspherical elements to reduce image distortion. Although this lens was designed for use on Nikon DX format DSLRs, its Nikon F lens mount allows it to be used on Nikon full-frame DSLRs, albeit with vignetting due to a smaller image circle. This lens also works with teleconverters.
  On July 30, 2009, Nikon announced an updated variant, the AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II. It adds a zoom lock to prevent zoom creep.
caption: The first generation of 18-200 had some issues with zoom creep when the lens was facing down
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