From the ManufacturerThe 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 stabilizationVibration 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) elementsOffers superior sharpness and color correction by effectively minimizing chromatic aberration, even at wide aperture settings.Three aspherical lens elementsVirtually eliminates coma and other aberrations, even at wide apertures.Zoom lock switchSecures 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 diaphragmRenders more natural appearance of out-of-focus image elements.Focus to 20 inchesExtends versatility.M/A focus mode switchEnables quick response to changing situations between manual and autofocus operation.Flower-shaped lens hoodIncluded HB-35 lens hood shades the objective from unwanted, image-degrading light.Product DescriptionNew ultra-high ratio zoom lens AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II for use expressly with Nikon DX-format digital-SLR cameras. Dimensions (DxL) Approx. 3.0 x 3.8" (7.62 x 9.65 cm).A number of unique Nikon technologies have been developed for, and applied to, including a high zoom magnification of 11.1x, a Vibration Reduction (VR II) image stabilization system that provides camera shake compensation equivalent to increases in shutter speed by four stops, and a Silent Wave Motor (SWM), as well as a zoom lock switch. Designed expressly for use with Nikon digital-SLR cameras, exceptional image performance is assured. As the compact AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II covers an extremely wide range of focal lengths (18-200mm, equivalent to 27-300mm in 35mm format; a zoom magnification of 11.1x), it offers excellent versatility for various scenes that include portraits and landscapes. The addition of a zoom lock switch allows photographers to secure the lens barrel at its minimum length, eliminating the natural gravitational effect that can draw the barrel downward during transport. This lens offers superior optical performance in a compact size of just 77 x 96.5 mm, despite a high zoom magnification of 11.1x. Nikon's Silent Wave Motor (SWM) assures fast and quiet autofocusing. The Vibration Reduction system (VR II) provides camera shake compensation equivalent to increases in shutter speed by four steps. What’s in the box: Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II Zoom Lens, 72mm Snap-On Lens Cap, LF-1 Rear Lens Cap for F Mount Lenses, HB-35 Lens Hood, CL-1018 Lens Case, 1-Year Nikon Warranty (5-Year Extension is Available After Registration with Nikon).