Nikon Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II Review

Focal Length 200mm
Max Aperture f/3.5
Mount Nikon F
Stabilization Yes
Weather Sealed No
Weight 558 g
AF Type Autofocus
Lens Type Telephoto
Nikon Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II lens
68.4 Overall Score

Overview

Performance

Performance Percentiles

AF 46.1
Bokeh 36.1
Build 64.3
Macro 53.2
Optical 91.8
Aperture 41.5
Versatility 37.5
Social Proof 87.9
Stabilization 87.4

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong versatility (99th percentile) 92th
  • Strong stabilization (89th percentile) 88th

Cons

  • Below average build (21th percentile)
  • Below average optical (34th percentile)

Specifications

Full Specifications

Optics

Type Telephoto
Focal Length Min 200
Focal Length Max 200
Elements 16
Groups 12

Aperture

Max Aperture f/3.5
Min Aperture f/22
Constant Yes
Diaphragm Blades 7

Build

Mount Nikon F
Format APS-C
Weight 0.6 kg / 1.2 lbs
Filter Thread 72

AF & Stabilization

AF Type Autofocus
Stabilization Yes

Focus

Min Focus Distance 500
Max Magnification 1:4.55

Value & Pricing

Price History

$640 $645 $650 $655 Feb 20Mar 2 $647

vs Competition

Spec Nikon Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II Meike Meike 55mm F1.4 Standard Aperture APS-C Frame AF Viltrox VILTROX 35mm F1.7 f/1.7 Air AF Lens for Fuji X Canon Canon RF 24mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM Lens Nikon Nikon S-Line Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II Lens (Nikon Z) Sirui Sirui Sniper 56mm f/1.2 Autofocus Lens (Sony E,
Focal Length 200mm 55mm 35mm 24mm 24-70mm 56mm
Max Aperture f/3.5 f/1.4 f/1.7 f/1.8 f/2.8 f/1.2
Mount Nikon F Nikon Z Fujifilm X Canon RF Nikon Z Sony E
Stabilization true true true true true true
Weather Sealed false false false false true false
Weight (g) 558 281 400 269 676 422
AF Type Autofocus STM STM Autofocus Autofocus Autofocus
Lens Type Telephoto - - Zoom Zoom -