Features:

• High-ratio, 11x zoom lens and 18-200mm focal range
• VR II Vibration Reduction technology provides a four-steps-faster shutter speed
• Lens incorporates two ED glass and three aspheric lens elements
• Delivers high-resolution and contrast, outstanding image quality, and fantastic photographic versatility
• AF-S Silent Wave Motor provides fast quiet autofocusing, and M/A mode makes it easy to switch from auto to manual focus

Editor Reviews:

Product Description:
Nikon's 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor is a high-ratio 11x zoom lens with Nikon's exclusive VR II Vibration Reduction technology. Nikon's VR II provides the equivalent of a shutter speed 4 steps faster than would otherwise be possible, enabling substantially sharper pictures in challenging conditions. The Nikkor 18-200mm lens incorporates two ED glass and three aspheric lens elements to provide optimal color, contrast and clarity while minimizing chromatic aberrations and other distortion, resulting in outstanding image quality and versatility. In addition, Nikon's compact AF-S Silent Wave Motor provides fast and quiet autofocusing while the M/A mode allows for simultaneous switching between Autofocus and manual focus operation.

Rating : - For a do-it-all lens, it's SIMPLY THE BEST
A lot of reviewers are saying this lens isn't sharp. They must be insane. How sharp CAN a lens be when it zooms from 18mm all the way up to 200mm? Maybe it's not quite as sharp as an f2.8 lens costing twice the money, but otherwise, it's mighty sharp. It's sharper than any other super-zoom out there. It's designed to be used as one all-around great lens instead of lugging around three or four incredibly sharp lenses. All zoom lenses are soft or distorted SOMEWHERE in their focal range/aperture. This lens is actually just as sharp or sharper than most lenses, and it focuses to 20 inches!!! That alone makes this lens an amazing performer. Maybe it's not as sharp as a real macro, but with what other lens can you take a considerably sharp ladybug at 200mm and then zoom out and shoot the entire landscape at 18mm? If it's not sharp enough, then why are so many pros using it all the time, and not even bothering with their other lenses?

I have a Nikon D200 and this lens. Everywhere I go, this camera/lens comes with me. Because of this amazing lens, I've been able to hike to the tops of waterfalls and through rainforests without a camera bag. I have worked professionally, but I'm not a pro. I don't need to spend a fortune on lenses for just a tiny bit more sharpness. I can always sharpen in Photoshop if necessary. But even a pro would have to admit that for a do-it-all lens, NOTHING is better than the Nikon 18-200mm.