Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED IF AF-S DX VR

Last updated: Tuesday, August 28th, 2007

Last update: Review & Sample Photos @ CameraLabs (28 August’07)

The Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED IF AF-S DX VR is optimized for exclusive use with Nikon SLR digital-camera models. It features Vibration Reduction offers the equivalent of shutter speeds 3 stops faster for more flexible hand-held shooting, Silent Wave Motor, and an ED Extra-low Dispersion Glass element minimizes chromatic aberration, contributing to superior optical performance. (Full Specs)

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Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G VR Reviews

CameraLabs reviews the Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G AF-S DX VR and writes;
“So overall, a good result here for the DX 55-200mm at 70mm, although with tests performed at the longer end of the optical range we noticed some softening and coloured fringing in the extreme corners compared to the 70-300mm… So the results here are testament to the quality of the DX 55-200mm VR - it’s a class act for the money.”

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KenRockwell reviews the Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G AF-S DX VR and writes;
“Get one! It’s the best deal in telephotos today. Canon has nothing similar; their 70-300mm IS costs $550. I don’t see anything similar with IS or VR from Tamron, Tokina or Sigma either in this price range.”
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Photozone reviews the Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G AF-S DX VR and writes;
“The build quality is actually pretty good and a clear step up from the older AF-S 55-200mm non-VR. That said it is still a consumer grade lens with a plastic body (down to the lens mount). The very broad rubberized zoom ring feels reasonably smooth.”
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Bythom.com reviews the Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G AF-S DX VR and writes;
“Still, for the price, getting any VR coupled with the excellent optics of this lens makes for a much better image than you could take with almost any other X-200mm non-VR lens.”
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PopPhotoMag reviews the Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G AF-S DX VR and writes;
“SQF tests found Excellent sharpness and contrast at all focal lengths — an improvement over the earlier, non-VR version of this lens. DxO Analyzer 2.0 tests found Imperceptible barrel distortion at 55mm (0.08%), and Slight pincushion distortion at 105mm and 200mm (0.24% and 0.19%, respectively).”
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