Introduction

Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the introduction of the AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED, a compact, lightweight 11.1x zoom lens that is ideal for everyday photography and incorporates advanced features such as Nikon ED glass, SWM (Silent Wave Motor) and enhanced VR (Vibration Reduction), as well as featuring optics optimized for use with Nikon digital SLRs. The lens offers users the remarkable 18-200mm focal length range, which conveniently covers everything from wide landscapes to tight portrait shots. (The picture angle is equivalent to a 27-300mm lens in 35mm format.)
Vibration Reduction
Advanced Nikon engineering has given rise to a compact lightweight design that offers excellent handling characteristics. The highlight of this versatile powerful zoom lens is the benefit of improved Vibration Reduction (VR II), an innovation that makes it possible to take substantially sharper handheld pictures at slower shutter speeds than would otherwise be possible. This provides the distinct advantage of being able to shoot more effectively in a much broader variety of challenging lighting conditions. With the new VR II advantage, users can take pictures at shutter speeds as many as 4 stops slower than they ordinarily could shoot without camera shake with a non-VR lens! Nikon?s VR technology further enhances picture taking potential with a choice of two modes to match more shooting conditions. VR Normal Mode primarily compensates for camera shake, and includes automatic panning detection, as well as automatic tripod detection. VR Active Mode effectively compensates for vibration in situations where it is more pronounced and more frequent, such as when shooting from a moving vehicle.
AF-S DX VR Zoom Nikkor lens
Additional proven Nikon features and technologies offered in the AF-S DX VR Zoom Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED include the compact SWM (Silent Wave Motor), which combines fast and precise autofocusing with super-quiet operation, two ED glass elements and three aspherical lens elements that provide for higher resolution, high-contrast images while minimizing chromatic aberration, astigmatism and other forms of distortion. Nikon Corporation will launch the AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED worldwide from mid December 2005.
Features

• Broad 18-200mm focal range (11.1x zoom) for use in a variety of situations
• Equivalent to a 27-300 mm lens in 35mm format
• VR II system offers the equivalent of using a shutter speed 4 stops faster
• The lens elements minimize chromatic aberration, astigmatism and other forms of distortion
• Incorporates a compact SWM (Silent Wave Motor) for quiet focusing
• Delivers high-level optical performance, specially designed for the Nikon digital SLRs
• Employs a seven-blade rounded diaphragm opening
• Enables focusing from as close as 50cm (20 in.), 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)
• Flower-shaped Lens Hood HB-35 (provided) greatly reduces stray light

Specification

• Focal length: 18-200mm (equivalent to a 27-300mm lens in 35mm format)
• Maximum aperture: f/3.5-5.6
• Minimum aperture: f/22-36
• Lens construction: 16 elements in 12 groups
• Lens construction: two ED glass elements, three aspherical lens elements
• Picture angle: 76° - 8°
• Minimum focus range: 0.5m (1.6 ft.)
• Attachment size: 72mm
• Dimensions (approx.): 77 x 96.5mm (3.0 x 3.8 in.)
• Weight (approx.): 560g (19.8 oz.)
• Included accessories: 72mm Snap-on front lens cap (LC-72), Rear lens cap (LF-1)
• Included accessories: Bayonet hood (HB-35), Soft lens pouch (CL-1018)
• Optional accessories: 72mm screw-in filters

About Nikon
Nikon Inc. is the world leader in precision optics, 35mm and digital imaging technology and is recognized worldwide for setting new standards in product design and performance for its award-winning consumer and professional photographic equipment. Nikon Inc. distributes the Nikon Total Imaging System of consumer and professional digital and 35mm film SLR cameras, Nikkor optics, Speedlights and System Accessories; Nikon Coolpix compact digital cameras; Coolscan digital film scanners; 35mm compact cameras; Nikonos underwater photographic systems; and Nikon sports and recreational optics. Through the Nikon Spirit Initiative, the company, plays an active role in supporting aspiring and advanced photographers through a variety of philanthropic organizations, educational programs, events and workshops.