Tamron B018N B018 18-200 F/3.5-6.3 DI II VC Nikon Mount Lens for Nikon DX DSLR Cameras (Black) Product Description Covering focal lengths from 18 to 200mm, this compact zoom can take great shots in a myriad of situations. Tamron introduces a lens made for capturing everyday life and special occasions with a smile. The 18-200mm VC is the culmination of our persistent efforts to perfect the high-power zoom lens category since 1992. This innovative lens is lightweight, high quality and ideal as a beginner's first interchangeable lens ? or a casual user's only lens. World's lightest at 400g. (14.1 oz.) Comfortable to carry even all day. Frame shots instantly ? no need to change lenses. Covers the zoom range you need for everyday shots, providing the ?exibility to take group photos in tight spaces or make distant subjects appear closer all with just one lens.VC (Vibration Compensation) for sharp handheld shooting. Shoot handheld in situations where others need a tripod. Telephoto and night shots are prone to camera shake, but VC works to keep photos sharp and clear. New high-performance AF drive module. A newly designed autofocus drive module with optimal DC motor-gear train integration makes AF faster, quieter and more precise. Focal Length: 18-200mmMaximum Aperture: F/3.5-6.3 Angle of View (diagonal): 75 Degree33?-7 Degree59 Optical Construction: 16 elements in 14 groups Max. Magnification Ratio: 1:4 (at f=200mm: MOD 0.5m) Filter Size: ?62mm. 				    	 					 From the Manufacturer  Covering focal lengths from 18 to 200mm this compact zoom can take grat shots in myraid of situations         Tamron introduces a lens made for capturing everyday life and special occasions with a smile. The 18-200mm VC is the culmination of our persistent efforts to perfect the high-power zoom lens category since 1992. This innovative lens is lightweight, high quality and ideal as a beginner's first interchangeable lens — or a casual user's only lens.  Frame shots instantly—no need to change lenses. Covers the zoom range you need for everyday shots, providing the flexibility to take group photos in tight spaces or make distant subjects appear closer—all with just one lens.              World's lightest in the 18-200mm class (400g / 14.1 oz.) Advanced mechanical design incorporates high durability engineering resin Incredible balance and comfortable feel—even with small and light APS-C DSLRs  New high-performance AF drive module.A newly designed autofocus drive module with optimal DC motor-gear train integration makes AF faster, quieter and more precise.Newly designed autofocus drive module with optimal DC motor-gear train integration focuses faster Easier to capture fast-moving subjects with speed and accuracy Quieter-less drive noise than lenses using conventional DC motors Great companion for recitals and other quiet situations            VC (Vibration Compensation) for sharp handheld shooting. Features VC, Tamron's acclaimed Vibration Compensation mechanism -Makes precise, optimal corrections that counteract camera movement -Drastically reduces sharpness-robbing vibrations With Tamron's proprietary image stabilization mechanism, users can snap excellent, shake-free photos indoors, at night, and in other low-light conditions. A moisture-resistant construction for shooting outdoors Helps protect the lens when used outdoors even in inclement weather (Not intended to be used underwater or in heavy rain)        Fantastic round blurring effects with a circular diaphragmMaintains almost perfectly round shape even at two stops down from its maximum aperture Provides desirable and beautiful bokeh with point light sources blurring into naturally rounded shapes