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
69.7 Overall Score
Overview
Performance
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
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 25mm F1.7 f/1.7 AF Lens for Fuji X Mount, | 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) | Tamron Tamron Di III Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Lens for Sony |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 200mm | 55mm | 25mm | 24mm | 24-70mm | 17-70mm |
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/1.4 | f/1.7 | f/1.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon Z | Fujifilm X | Canon RF | Nikon Z | Sony E Mount |
| Stabilization | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | false | false | false | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 558 | 281 | 400 | 269 | 676 | 544 |
| AF Type | Autofocus | STM | STM | Autofocus | Autofocus | Autofocus |
| Lens Type | Telephoto | - | - | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom |