Gold VR and lock slide switch = new version, red VR and no lock button = original version. Therefore you'll see the that the original 18-200mm VR with the VR-II system often sold as the 18-200mm VR-II, which sounds identical to this new version. Just to keep everyone confused, the original 18-200mm VR used Nikon's second-generation VR system, called VR-II. This "II" version is the same as the original 18-200mm VR, the only visible differences are the gold, versus red "VR," and that this new II version has a zoom lock at 28mm. Rear, showing zoom lock switch, Nikon 18-200mm VR II.
Nikon claims 4 stops of improvement for both lenses. The original 18-200mm also has the VR-II system, identical to the newer lens. (see MTF for new lens and MTF for original, each at bottom of page.) There are slight variations throughout the zoom range, but no more than the usual sample-to-sample variations seen between two samples of any zoom lens.Įven Nikon's MTF figures are identical to the original 18-200mm VR. When I compared the performance of my original made-in-Japan version to this brand-new version, they are the same. I compare the coatings, and they are the same. It has the same optics and VR system as the original 18-200mm VR. When shot on DX as designed, sees the same angles of view as a 28-450mm lens sees when shot on FX or 35mm.ģ.0" diameter x 3.8" extension from flange.ħ7mm diameter x 96.5 mm extension from flange. If you think you want it, get it., but I'd get the newer 18-300mm which costs about the same and goes to 300mm. There isn't anything this lens doesn't do well. Otherwise, it is identical, and you can read everything in even greater depth at my original Nikon 18-200mm VR Review. It's the same as the old 18-200mm VR, with the addition of a zoom lock at 18mm. This Nikon 18-200mm VR II is an extraordinary do-everything lens for DX cameras. March 2018 Nikon Reviews Nikon Lenses Nikon Flash All Reviews Get yours only from the approved sources I use myself for the best prices, service, return policies and selection. Nikon does not seal its boxes in any way, so never buy at retail or any other source not on my personally approved list since you'll have no way of knowing if you're missing accessories, getting a defective, damaged, returned, non-USA, store demo or used lens. This ad-free website's biggest source of support is when you use those or any of these links to my personally-approved sources when you get anything, regardless of the country in which you live. I'd also get it at Amazon, at B&H or at Crutchfield. Intro Specs Performance Compared Recommendations Home Donate New Search Gallery Reviews How-To Books Links Workshops About Contact
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