nikon 18-200mm f 3.5-5 .6 g af-s ed vr ii nikkor telephoto zoom lens for nikon dx-format digital slr cameras
the nikon 18-200mm vr ii lens is remarkable one-lens solution -- adept in a wide variety of situations . it delivers 11x zoom versatility for a picture angle equivalent of a 27-300mm lens in 35mm format . nikon vr ii vibration reduction image stabilization vibration reduction engineered specifically for each vr nikkor lens enables handheld shooting at up to 4 shutter speeds slower than would otherwise be possible assuring dramatically sharper images . two extra-low dispersion ed elements offers superior sharpness and color correction by effectively minimizing chromatic aberration even at wide aperture settings . three aspherical lens elements virtually eliminates coma and other aberrations even at wide apertures . zoom lock switch secures lens barrel at its minimum length . nikon super integrated coating sic enhances light transmission and offers superior color consistency and reduced flare . exclusive nikon silent wave motor swm for fast accurate and quiet autofocus . rounded 7-blade diaphragm renders more natural appearance of out-of-focus image elements . focus to 20 inches extends versatility . m a focus mode switch enables quick response to changing situations between manual and autofocus operation . flower-shaped lens hood included hb-35 lens hood shades the objective from unwanted image-degrading light .