If you like the speed, resolution and responsiveness of a Digital SLR, but don’t want to change lenses while you are traveling, then there is really only one lens for you. The AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED (11.1x). It really does not matter if you are using a Nikon D40 or a D300 Digital SLR, this lens will turn your camera into an all in one super-zoom.

• Offers the broad 18-200mm focal range (11.1x zoom) for use in a variety of situations (equivalent to a 27-300mm lens in 35mm format)
  
• Enhanced Vibration Reduction (VRII) offers the equivalent of using a shutter speed 4 stops faster
  
• Two ED glass and three aspherical lens elements
  
• Incorporates a compact SWM (Silent Wave Motor) for quiet focusing
  
• Enables focusing from as close as 50cm (20 in.) from the subject through its entire focal range
  
• M/A mode for rapid switching between autofocus and manual focus operation
  
• Seven-blade rounded diaphragm opening

Equivalent to 27-300mm focal length on 35mm. 11x zoom coverage offers a perfect compact and lightweight, one lens solution. Enables focusing from as close as 50cm (20 in.) from the subject through its entire focal range. VR II system offers the equivalent of using a shutter speed 4 stops faster.

NIKON 18-200MM f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR DX Zoom-Nikkor…

Specifications

Lens construction		16 elements in 12 groups (two ED glass elements, three aspherical lens elements)
Picture angle		76° – 8°
Focal-length scale		18, 24, 35, 50, 70, 135, 200mm
Number of diaphragm blades		7 (rounded)
Minimum f/stop		22-36
Closest focusing distance		0.5m (through the entire focal range)
Maximum reproduction ratio		1/4.5
Zoom control		Manual, via separate zoom ring
Macro focusing		N/A
Focus-limit switch		N/A
M/A mode		Available
Focus lock button		N/A
Weight (approx.)		560g
Dimensions (approx.) (from the camera’s lens mounting flange)		77 x 96.5 mm
Lens cap		Snap-on
Lens hood		HB-35 (supplied)
Lens case		CL-1018 (supplied)
Tripod collar		N/A
External front filter attachment frame		Does not rotate
External front filter		72mm
Slip-on filter		N/A
Built-in/rear filter		N/A
Circular polarizing filter II		Usable, even with dedicated Lens Hood HB-35.
Infrared compensation scale		N/A
Supplied accessories		72mm Snap-on front lens cap LC-72, Rear lens cap LF-1, Bayonet hood HB-35, Flexible lens pouch CL-1018
Optional accessories		72mm screw-in filters
Aperture ring		N/A
Distance scale		Does have
Note:* We do not recommend the use of DX NIKKOR lenses with 35mm (135) or IX240 format cameras.