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Press release
A compact and lightweight 11.1x high-power zoom lens for Nikon digital SLRs, featuring enhanced Vibration Reduction system.
Tokyo — 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.) 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.
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, 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.
*Under Nikon measurement conditions.
Note: This lens is designed exclusively for use with Nikon digital
SLR cameras and is not compatible with 35mm [135] or IX240 format film
cameras.
Specifications, design, product name, standard accessories, and release schedule may differ by country or area.
AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED Major Features
Offers the 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 in.) 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
AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED Specifications
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 (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), Bayonet hood (HB-35), Flexible lens pouch (CL-1018)
Optional accessories 72mm screw-in filters
Specifications and equipment are subject to change without any
notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer. November 2005
©2005 Nikon Corporation
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