Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED IF AF-S DX VR [Vibration Reduction] Nikkor Zoom Lens

Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED IF AF-S DX VR [Vibration Reduction] Zoom Nikkor Lens

Brand: Nikon Model: 55-200mm VR Released on: 2007-03-29 Number of items: 1 Dimensions: 2.00" h x 2.00" w x 3.00" l, .50 pounds 55-200mm zoon Nikkor lens with f/4-5.6 maximum aperture for Nikon digital SLR cameras 2 extra-low-dispersion (ED) glass elements for minimized chromatic aberration and superior optics Super-integrated coating minimizes ghosting and flare for more vivid images in dim lighting Silent Wave Motor produces quick and quiet high-speed autofocusing; weighs 9 ounces Measures 2.7 inches in diameter and 3.1 inches long; 5-year warranty

This versatile and compact 3.6x Zoom-NIKKOR lens brings the action to the photographer. Ideal for portraiture, family, sports, nature and wildlife. AF-S DX VR Zoom-NIKKOR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED Lens Highlights: An ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass element minimizes chromatic aberration, contributing to superior optical performance Focus mode switch enables quick switching between A (Autofocus) and M (Manual Focus) 7-blade rounded diaphragm provides more natural out-of-focus highlights Vibration Reduction, engineered specifically for each VR NIKKOR lens, enables handheld shooting at up to 3 shutter speeds slower than would otherwise be possible, assuring dramatically sharper still images and video capture New compact rod-type Silent Wave Motor (SW) enables ultra-high speed auto focusing with exceptional accuracy and super-quiet operation The lens is constructed with 15 elements in 11 groups

Most useful reviews 291 of 296 people found the following review helpful. Incredibly cheap - Sharp Lens with VR for $ 250! This lens is sharp from Henry, even with large openings, working VR (image stabilization) is great, autofocus speed is more than acceptable and it is very lightweight and compact. The fact that it costs $ 250 and has effective VR is pretty amazing - no other company offers a lens with this feature too close to that price. As for picture quality, taken at the various Internet search photo sites like dpreview and Nikonians for test shots with this lens from real users. The results are impressive! My copy similar results. The previous reviewer must be a bad example. Of course, the lens slowly (like most consumer zoom lenses) that its widest aperture is less than a professional zoom or fixed focal length, so it's not a good choice for action photography in low light (like indoor sports without flash or outside of sport in twilight). But a fast telephoto zoom will cost at least three times as much and weighs a ton I give the lens 5 stars based on a combination of quality, value, and compactness / lightness. 159 of 161 people found this review helpful. VR really works, and the price can not be beat. K. Plourde I had version 55-200mm VR for about five months, sold the forge tally to recover my costs and bought the VR version as a substitute. VR version has not been very compact and light, and produced excellent images, but slightly larger than the VR version is far more usable I do not miss the second goal for everyone. VR works as advertised and allows me to take photos with 3 or more times the shutter speed lower than the non VR version. While I like the VR 18-200mm, for convenience, I will never be able to justify the price of $ 750, so my kit lens 18-55mm lens and it will probably cover my needs myself until my camera. I also seriously considered the 70-300mm VR, but could not accept the double price of only 50% wider and twice the length of the 55-200mm VR version would not be too difficult for me to take. I am very pleased with this 55-200mm VR lens and if you think about it, try it. You will not be disappointed. 202 of 207 people found the following review helpful. Better than I thought. By Ricardo my Nikon owner goes back over 30 years to the day when cameras were made of metal and wearing a pair of lenses with a tested your perseverance. Times have really changed. There is hardly a metal camera available and you can carry a bag full of equipment in one hand. Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor is the last light of the heavyweights on the camera industry. Plastic construction right down the lens mount. This thing looks and feels like the label must say the Fisher Price and not Nikon. However, appearances can be deceiving, as I soon discovered that my only reason to buy this goal was that I had to fill a void in my team until he saves enough for a 70-200mm f2.8. I had no intention of keeping the 55-200 VR 70-200, once arrived. After shooting with the 55-200 for a few months I have come to appreciate what it can do. It is limited to use in good light, and even VR can not change the laws of physics. In this case, even the current VR-II, but the original virtual reality that Nikon has developed many years ago. With the technology of sound and light enough, the 55-200 is capable of a very good performance. No, not quite as sharp as the 70-200 and contrasted. Neither will survive the time or use some solid blows professional expose a. When the 55-200 shines is its portability and performance above average. For travel or just walking around, it would be difficult to achieve this objective if used within its limits. I use mine in a D80 and I have no problem getting great 13x19 "prints As an added bonus, it works great with Nikon close-up CL3T and has a double duty as a macro zoom ..