Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED IF AF-S DX VR
Last updated (20 January’13):
- Review & Sample Photos @ CameraLabs
Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED IF AF-S DX VR is a telephoto zoom lens features 55-200mm at focal length with maximum aperture of f/4-5.6. The lens construction has 15 elements in 11 groups and has diagonal angle of view at 8 degrees. Closest focusing distance at 3.6 feet and has a filter size of 52mm. The Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED IF AF-S DX VR lens weighs 11.8 ounces and it measures 2.9 inches in diameter and 2.9 inches long.
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Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED IF AF-S DX 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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SLRGear.com reviews the Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED IF AF-S DX VR and writes;
“Build quality is better than we’d normally expect from a “budget” lens, with smooth operation of both the manual focus and zoom rings, and no play between lens components. Another happy discovery was that this lens is an internal focus design, so there’s no rotation of the front element/filter threads during focusing, nor during zooming for that matter.”
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Photoreview.com.au reviews the Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED IF AF-S DX VR and writes;
“For its construction and price, the review lens turned in a better-than-expected performance in our objective and subjective tests. Test shots were sharper-looking with better contrast and colour rendition than you would expect from the price of this lens and image quality was very even across the zoom range. “
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Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED IF AF-S DX VR User Reviews
good value | Rating:
“Very nice all around lense. But if you use it indoors alot you may want to use a lense that is more light sensitve. Otherwise even indoors it gives excellent photos.” – by pepsi “dogcathorse”
don’t forget the bokeh | Rating:
“This lens is great! It is sharp. IQ is great. It feels crappy but I love the shots I get from it. Bokeh is suprisingly good. Believe it or not, in good lighting this lens makes really nice portraits. Focus works good enough for me during daytime. It weighs almost nothing and is therefore a good compromise for a wildlife lens for hiking. VR works pretty good. I doubt you will find anything comparable for the price.” – by rj
A very good value for money, | Rating:
“The Nikon 55-200 f/4-5.6G AF-S DX VR lens did surprise me when it came to sharpness. It seems to be very sharp throughout it’s focal length range. I have not made comparison photos to test the actual sharpness, since i am not a complete nerd, but there seems to be no real degradation visible to the naked eye. This lens is not fast though. The VR (Vibration Reduction) does seem to compensate for the lack of aperture when shooting portraits inside, but in good lighting only. The autofocus is a bit slow and seems to have problems in low light on my Nikon D5000 at least. This lens is of course a DX lens or a crop lens, which means that it cannot be used on a FX (full frame) camera, like the D3 or D700, without the cameras defaulting into DX frame but we are talking about a completely different price range anyway. “ – by Heimir Arnar Birgisson
THE BEST consumer lens bargain for Nikon DX cameras, | Rating:
“This little lens is the sleeper of Nikon consumer lenes. It is capable of producing some truly excellent photos on Nikon’s consumer and and prosumer bodies. The lens is worth 50-75% more than its bargain price of $190. It is sharp and super lightweight. Perfect walk-around telezoom for my D90… As far as I am concerned this lens is a no-brainer addition to the 18-105 kit lens that comes with the D90. This lens is noticably sharper than the 18-105 lens in its range (55mm+). The only other telezoom choice for the D90 camera is the 70-300mm VR, which will yield slightly better pictures and give some additional range …but comparing $190 for this lens to $540 for that lens, unless you really think you need the extra length, this is the lens for you. “ – by NewEnglandScene
Pretty Good Lens | Rating:
“I have the 18-55mm VR lens for my D60 and wanted more focal length and took me a while to figure out what I wanted to do and after viewing photos and listening and reading other comments, asking questions about this lens and so I decided to buy this lens and I am very happy with it. It’s been really nice taking photos with it, though it’s not great for indoors, maybe be good with a external flash or something. It’s cold here and I haven’t really bother going outside to take photos, but I do when spring and summer comes along and then is where I will fully test this lens, so far it’s been producing some nice images. “ – by Nicholas Erwin “Nick”
Great lens at a great price | Rating:
“This is a great lens to add to your collection. I own the D40 which comes with the 18-55mm lens, and found that it was insufficient to capture all of the photos that I needed to take. What I have quickly figured out (and liked) about this lens is that the VR function does more than just steady a highly zoomed shot. I figured out that I can use this function in dimly lit situations, like night shooting or indoor shooting with out a flash and the VR will virtually eliminate any motion blur that you would normally experience from a longer shutter speed. Plus, you can’t beat this price! Phenomenal lens for the price. “ – by Jared M. Leblanc “Vigilante98″
Plesantly surprised | Rating:
“I have never purchased a refurbished product prior to this purchase of the 55-200mm Nikon lense. I am more that happy with the product. It is quick to focus, even in low light. On a recent trip to Florida to do some bird photography I shot over 1000 images with this lense on my D80 with amazing results. There were alot of big guns there, 400mm, 600mm and my images compared favorably to any shot with the expensive glass.I highly recomend this lense to anyone, from a biginer to a pro.” – by Peter Michael
Nice Zoom Lens, Decent Price | Rating:
“…The interesting thing is that the camera has high enough picture quality that you can take almost any image taken with the stock lens and zoom in on it digitally, but I digress…. The lens is easy to install, easy to use, and gives very good picture quality thanks to the vibration reduction feature, all for a reasonable price. For an amateur photographer or someone who just likes to take a lot of snapshots, what’s not to like? “ – by Patrick Gleason “Patrick”
Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED IF AF-S DX VR Sample Photos
- Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED IF AF-S DX VR Sample Photos @ CameraLabs
- Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED IF AF-S DX VR Sample Photos @ Pbase.com
- Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED IF AF-S DX VR Sample Photos @ Mylensdb.com
- Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED IF AF-S DX VR Sample Photos @ Flickr.com
- Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED IF AF-S DX VR Sample Photos @ Photographyreview.com
- Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED IF AF-S DX VR Sample Photos @ Pixel-peeper.com
- Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED IF AF-S DX VR Sample Photos @ Amazon.com
Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED IF AF-S DX VR Specifications
Versatile and compact 3.6 Zoom-Nikkor brings the action to the photographer. Ideal for portraiture, family, sports, nature and wildlife. Approximates the picture angle characteristic of an 82-300mm lens in the 35mm format. Nikon’s VR (Vibration Reduction) reduces the effects of camera shake, allowing hand-held shooting at up to 3 shutter speeds slower than would otherwise be possible for dramatically sharper images. An ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) Glass element minimizes chromatic aberration, contributing to superior optical performance. New compact rod-type Silent Wave Motor (SW) enables ultra-high speed autofocusing with exceptional accuracy and super-quiet operation. Enables quick switching between A (Autofocus) and M (Manual Focus).
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