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product_id: 48322974
title: "AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200 mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Lens"
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# Silent Wave Motor autofocus 18-200mm versatile zoom VR II image stabilization AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200 mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Lens

**Brand:** nikon
**Price:** R18881
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 📸 Zoom, Stabilize, Capture — Your All-in-One Lens for Every Moment!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200 mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Lens by nikon
- **How much does it cost?** R18881 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/48322974-af-s-dx-nikkor-18-200-mm-f-3-5)

## Best For

- nikon enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted nikon brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Pro-Level Optics:** Two ED and three aspherical elements plus super integrated coating deliver crisp, high-contrast images with minimal distortion.
- • **Steady Shots, Always:** Nikon’s second-generation VR II tech lets you shoot handheld with up to 4 stops slower shutter speeds—blur-free images guaranteed.
- • **All-in-One Zoom Power:** Capture everything from sweeping landscapes to distant details with a massive 11.1x zoom range (18-200mm).
- • **Compact & Travel-Ready:** Lightweight (565g) and retractable design means you carry less, shoot more, and never miss a moment on the go.
- • **Whisper-Quiet Autofocus:** Silent Wave Motor ensures fast, precise, and near-silent focusing—perfect for both photos and movies without distraction.

## Overview

The Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II is a versatile, compact zoom lens designed for Nikon DX-series cameras. Featuring an 11.1x zoom range, advanced VR II image stabilization, and a silent wave motor for autofocus, it delivers sharp, high-contrast images across a wide variety of shooting scenarios. Lightweight and travel-friendly, it includes premium optical elements to minimize distortion and enhance image quality, making it the perfect single-lens solution for professionals and enthusiasts seeking flexibility without compromise.

## Description

Product Description The AF-S DX NIKKOR f/3.5–5.6G VR II from Nikon has just become even more attractive to D-SLR enthusiasts. More compact and portable than its predecessor, this multi-purpose retractable lens is the easy way to capture the moment. The 3x zoom combined with advanced Nikon technology offers optical quality and versatility, delivering high-contrast photos and movies. Suited to everything from flattering portraits to action-packed events, this is the ideal lens to accompany you on your travels. Featuring Nikon’s second-generation Vibration Reduction system (VR II), this lightweight lens can provide images free of blur due to camera shake at all focal lengths. Designed to enable stable hand-held shooting, Nikon’s VR technology allows you to use shutter speeds up to 4 stops slower than would otherwise be possible, resulting in sharp images, even in low light. Being an optical system, the viewfinder image is also stabilised, enabling more accurate autofocus acquisition and framing. So whether you are zooming in to capture faraway subjects or shooting wide-angle group portraits in low light, the AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II will deliver crisp, clear shots. The lens comprises eleven elements in eight groups, in a design including one aspherical lens element. For a soft rendering effect, the iris diaphragm has seven rounded blades, producing high-quality natural backgrounds. The aspherical lens element helps eliminate problems of distortion and other types of lens aberrations to ensure high-resolution, contrast and deliver required image quality. Legal Disclaimer None

Review: Forget about your cred, and take more pictures instead! - I have a Nikon D300, and it originally came with the Sigma 18 -200mm lens, which I have successfully used for a couple of years, and with which I have taken many pictures. So why buy one of these relatively expensive Nikon lenses, that mostly does the same job? Well, the first thing to understand is just how useful a lens with this spread of focal length really is, and I learnt that with the Sigma, and the Nikon lens simply reinforces the opinion. If you only have one zoom-type lens, then the 18-200 range is absolutely fantastic. It changes the way that you look at things. Down at the 18mm end of the travel, you are looking at a landscape or a building where the image in the viewfinder is probably a lot higher and wider than you actually see in real life. Most of us just use the bit in the middle of our vision for most of the time. At the 18mm end, you need to look around a lot more at what you want to capture, and then you need to look around in the viewfinder a lot, to make sure you have framed the shot you want. And then you want the detail, so you head towards the other end of the zoom, towards the 200mm setting, and there is the detail you want to capture. You can go, with the twist of your wrist, from the whole of your view, to a small piece of the detail. None of us routinely see the world this way, so it takes a while to realise what such a lens does. The only other thing that does that, is a one litre sports motorbike, and on one of those you will risk being locked up if you are caught twisting your wrist that much! If you want a beautiful bokeh with the detail, that seems to be the Nikon's biggest advantage over the Sigma, so far as I can see. It also feels a lot more solid, but then the Sigma has survived a couple of years of use, and the Nikon is still new, so time alone will tell. As it is, the only disadvantage to having an 18-200mm lens is that you loose a bit of the perceived credibility that comes with lots of strapping-on of different lenses, for different shots. Of course, with the single lens, you capture things you would otherwise have missed while doing the lens change, but the reality is that with a lens of this type, you really can use your digital SLR camera like one of those drunk ladies camera's, that sometimes make you wonder why you bother lugging a big kit about! These lenses really are that good, that you will find that you fit it, and forget it, for most of the time. When I go out to try to do some serious wildlife pictures, I will always take (OK lug), the 80-400mm zoom but I will walk in with the 18-200 fitted and capture what I can on the way. Sometimes specialist is good, sometimes it's versatility that delivers, and for versatility, this lens simply delivers what you need, for a huge percentage of both time and subject.
Review: Exceeds expectations - Its seldom that you buy a product that turns out to be significantly better than expected. In designing a highly flexible zoom lens, (11-1), the compromise between flexibility and image quality must be of prime concern. However Nikon apear to have done this VERY WELL and I am getting crisp and contrasty results over the entire range of focal length and a good selection of apertures. The advantages of this product are, essentially, a single lens, that can be left on the camera, which can handle a very wide range of situations. The lens performance together with VRII vibration reduction certainly seems to have done the trick. Whilst lacking in sophisticated bokeh for 'classy' portraits, where I will continue to prefer my 105mm F2 D lens, I intend to use this lens on a regular basis. The good price/ performance ratio, relatively light weight and small size are in its favour and I am likely to use higher ISO settings in low light conditions because of the higher f numbers. The cost, size and weight of the Nikon f2.8 zoom offerings are not such an attractive option except for the keenest professionals!! Highly recommended!

## Features

- Color: black

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B002JCSV8A |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9, 1:1, 3:2, 4:3 |
| Audio Recording | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | 25,702 in Electronics & Photo ( See Top 100 in Electronics & Photo ) 207 in Camera Lenses |
| Box Contents | Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II Lens, LC-72 72mm snap-on front lens cap, LF-1 rear lens cap, HB-35 Bayonet hood, CL-1018 Flexible lens pouch |
| Brand | Nikon |
| Brand Name | Nikon |
| Camera Lens | Nikon lens with 18-200mm focal length range and f/3.5-5.6 variable aperture. Builds with two extra-low dispersion (ED) elements and three aspheric lens elements. Includes Nikon VR II image stabilization and silent wave motor (SWM) for autofocus. |
| Camera lens description | Nikon lens with 18-200mm focal length range and f/3.5-5.6 variable aperture. Builds with two extra-low dispersion (ED) elements and three aspheric lens elements. Includes Nikon VR II image stabilization and silent wave motor (SWM) for autofocus. Camera lens description Nikon lens with 18-200mm focal length range and f/3.5-5.6 variable aperture. Builds with two extra-low dispersion (ED) elements and three aspheric lens elements. Includes Nikon VR II image stabilization and silent wave motor (SWM) for autofocus. See more |
| Colour | black |
| Compatible Camera Models | Nikon DX-series |
| Compatible Mountings | Nikon F |
| Compatible mountings | Nikon F |
| Continuous Shooting Speed | 5 FPS |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 1,085 Reviews |
| Effective Still Resolution | 30.4 MP |
| Exposure Control Type | Automatic |
| Fixed Focal Length | 200 Millimetres |
| Focal length description | 200 millimeters |
| Focus Type | Auto Focus |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00018208021925 |
| Has Self-Timer | No |
| Image Stabilization Type | Optical |
| Item Part Number | JAA813DA |
| Item Weight | 565 Grams |
| Lens Coating Description | Super Integrated Coating |
| Lens Color | black |
| Lens Design | Zoom |
| Lens Mount | Nikon F |
| Lens Type | Zoom |
| Lens type | Zoom |
| Manufacturer | Nikon |
| Manufacturer Part Number | JAA813DA |
| Maximum Focal Length | 200 Millimeters |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/750 seconds |
| Maximum focal length | 200 Millimeters |
| Media Type | ProductImage |
| Minimum Aperture | 5.6 |
| Minimum Focal Length | 18 Millimeters |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 0.25 seconds |
| Model Name | Nikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S ED VR II Nikkor Telephoto Zoom Lens |
| Model Number | 2192 |
| Model Series | Nikkor |
| Number of Diaphragm Blades | 8 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Photo Filter Size | 72 Millimeters |
| Real Angle Of View | 76 Degrees |
| Self Timer Duration | 10 Seconds, 2 Seconds |
| Shooting Modes | Movie |
| UPC | 018208021925 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 count |
| Viewfinder Type | Optical |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| Zoom Ratio | 11.1x |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Nikon
- **Compatible mountings:** Nikon F
- **Focal length description:** 200 millimeters
- **Focus type:** Auto Focus
- **Lens design:** Zoom
- **Lens type:** Zoom
- **Lens-fixed focal length:** 200 Millimetres
- **Maximum focal length:** 200 Millimeters
- **Minimum focal length:** 18 Millimeters

## Images

![AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200 mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Lens - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81mfwR8WnFL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is this compatible with a D3100?**
A: I have a D5100 and the lens works perfectly with my camera.  You should check this but my understanding is that our cameras are extremely similar and take the same lenses.The lens is excellent and perfect if you want crystal clear images without the hassle of changing lenses continuously.  It is very well made, focuses quickly and is quite compact when set to 18mm.  The lens is heavier than the cheaper 'Kit' lenses but this does not bother me.  The advantages greatly outweigh this minor issue in my mind.I hope this helps.

**Q: The one I have recieved is making a noise when it focuses is this normal?**
A: Use mine on a D500, which focuses very quickly.  There is a small amount of noise associated with the lens engaging focus, but no more than what you get with all the other lenses I use.  Suggest you compare with other lenses.

**Q: Why us there no Amazon protect available for the 18-105 lens from amazon . Could amazon sales team look into it ?**
A: Pass, don't know.

**Q: Hi, i'm looking for a not too expensive lens for my Nikon D3000 to use on indoor horse jumping. Has anybody used it for this.**
A: Use bright lenses for indoor movement. 70-200 / 2.8 for example.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Forget about your cred, and take more pictures instead!
*by D***N on 30 December 2010*

I have a Nikon D300, and it originally came with the Sigma 18 -200mm lens, which I have successfully used for a couple of years, and with which I have taken many pictures. So why buy one of these relatively expensive Nikon lenses, that mostly does the same job? Well, the first thing to understand is just how useful a lens with this spread of focal length really is, and I learnt that with the Sigma, and the Nikon lens simply reinforces the opinion. If you only have one zoom-type lens, then the 18-200 range is absolutely fantastic. It changes the way that you look at things. Down at the 18mm end of the travel, you are looking at a landscape or a building where the image in the viewfinder is probably a lot higher and wider than you actually see in real life. Most of us just use the bit in the middle of our vision for most of the time. At the 18mm end, you need to look around a lot more at what you want to capture, and then you need to look around in the viewfinder a lot, to make sure you have framed the shot you want. And then you want the detail, so you head towards the other end of the zoom, towards the 200mm setting, and there is the detail you want to capture. You can go, with the twist of your wrist, from the whole of your view, to a small piece of the detail. None of us routinely see the world this way, so it takes a while to realise what such a lens does. The only other thing that does that, is a one litre sports motorbike, and on one of those you will risk being locked up if you are caught twisting your wrist that much! If you want a beautiful bokeh with the detail, that seems to be the Nikon's biggest advantage over the Sigma, so far as I can see. It also feels a lot more solid, but then the Sigma has survived a couple of years of use, and the Nikon is still new, so time alone will tell. As it is, the only disadvantage to having an 18-200mm lens is that you loose a bit of the perceived credibility that comes with lots of strapping-on of different lenses, for different shots. Of course, with the single lens, you capture things you would otherwise have missed while doing the lens change, but the reality is that with a lens of this type, you really can use your digital SLR camera like one of those drunk ladies camera's, that sometimes make you wonder why you bother lugging a big kit about! These lenses really are that good, that you will find that you fit it, and forget it, for most of the time. When I go out to try to do some serious wildlife pictures, I will always take (OK lug), the 80-400mm zoom but I will walk in with the 18-200 fitted and capture what I can on the way. Sometimes specialist is good, sometimes it's versatility that delivers, and for versatility, this lens simply delivers what you need, for a huge percentage of both time and subject.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Exceeds expectations
*by P***Y on 22 July 2010*

Its seldom that you buy a product that turns out to be significantly better than expected. In designing a highly flexible zoom lens, (11-1), the compromise between flexibility and image quality must be of prime concern. However Nikon apear to have done this VERY WELL and I am getting crisp and contrasty results over the entire range of focal length and a good selection of apertures. The advantages of this product are, essentially, a single lens, that can be left on the camera, which can handle a very wide range of situations. The lens performance together with VRII vibration reduction certainly seems to have done the trick. Whilst lacking in sophisticated bokeh for 'classy' portraits, where I will continue to prefer my 105mm F2 D lens, I intend to use this lens on a regular basis. The good price/ performance ratio, relatively light weight and small size are in its favour and I am likely to use higher ISO settings in low light conditions because of the higher f numbers. The cost, size and weight of the Nikon f2.8 zoom offerings are not such an attractive option except for the keenest professionals!! Highly recommended!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ excellent all-purpose lens
*by T***T on 23 July 2012*

People appear a bit divided about this lens, and it seems to be one that is not well-liked by "serious" photographers. I think it is a great little piece of kit, and probably use it more than any other lens because it is so versatile. Any lens that covers such a wide range is going to involve a degree of compromise, so you can probably find one for individual situations that does a better job than this one, but you won't find another lens that can be used in so many different situations. Some of the reviews say it is not particularly sharp, but I find it sharp enough. As with any zoom, the image quality lessens as you approach either end of the focal range, but for the most it is good enough. Until the 18-300mm becomes more widely available, this is likely to remain the definitive travel/walkabout lens for DX cameras. Just a note of caution. I found this lens difficult to get hold of for a while, and ordered one off Amazon market-place. I received a lens in a plain white box, with no packaging, no instructions and no warranty. Not sure what the real story was behind it, but I was not happy and sent it back for a refund. I then searched around a bit, and found one a legit, Nikon-boxed example, stocked by a high street shop for considerably less than the Amazon market-place seller had charged. So I advise shopping round a bit before you buy one of these. I won't disclose the identity of the high-street store, but I will say it was not somewhere I would normally associate with selling quality camera gear.

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