{"product_id":"nikon-18-200mm-f3-5-5-6g-if-ed-af-s-vr-dx-lens","title":"Nikon 18-200mm F3.5-5.6G IF-ED AF-S VR DX Lens","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis unit is \u003cstrong\u003eNew Old Stock (NOS) — unused and in original condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, representing a rare opportunity to acquire a discontinued Nikon classic at a significant saving over its original retail price. The Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f\/3.5-5.6G ED VR is the definitive all-in-one zoom lens for Nikon DX-format DSLR shooters who refuse to compromise on versatility. Covering a 27–300mm equivalent focal range in a single, travel-ready package, this lens eliminates the need to carry multiple optics — whether you're shooting wide cityscapes in Pretoria, compressing distant wildlife on safari, or capturing candid portraits at a family event. One lens. Every situation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the optical core are two Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass elements and three aspherical elements working in concert to suppress chromatic aberration, ghosting, and distortion across the entire zoom range. The result is consistently sharp, colour-accurate images from 18mm all the way out to 200mm — a level of optical performance that belies the lens's compact, travel-friendly dimensions. The internal focus design means the front element never rotates, making polarising and graduated ND filters straightforward to use without readjustment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNikon's Vibration Reduction (VR) system delivers up to 4 stops of compensation, giving you sharp handheld shots in conditions where a standard lens would demand a tripod. Active Mode extends this capability to shooting from moving vehicles — ideal for game drives and travel photography. The Compact Silent Wave Motor (SWM) drives autofocus quickly and near-silently, while M\/A mode lets you override AF with a manual focus touch instantly, without switching modes. For DX Nikon shooters across South Africa looking for one lens that truly does it all, the 18-200mm VR is the answer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NIKON","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52340262961450,"sku":"LENNI18-200VR","price":6999.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0980\/7541\/0730\/files\/nikon18-200.webp?v=1787725607","url":"https:\/\/www.fotodiscountworld.co.za\/products\/nikon-18-200mm-f3-5-5-6g-if-ed-af-s-vr-dx-lens","provider":"Foto Discount World","version":"1.0","type":"link"}