High power standard DX zoom lens with enhanced telephoto capabilities and a Silent Wave Motor for use with Nikon DX Format Digital SLRs. The 55-200mm zoom range is equivalent to an... more
Motor (SWM) for use with the Nikon DX Format Digital SLRs. The 55-200mm zoom range is equivalent to an 82.5-300mm lens in 35mm format and it offers maximum versat...
designed exclusively for Nikon DX format SLRs this is an ideal 3.6X zoom lens for portraiture sports or wildlife. ---- An excellent companion to the AF-S DX Zoom-...
Motor (SWM) for use with the Nikon DX Format Digital SLRs. The 55-200mm zoom range is equivalent to an 82.5-300mm lens in 35mm format and it offers maximum versat...
capabilities and a Silent Wave Motor (SWM) for use with the Nikon DX Format Digital SLRs. The 55-200mm zoom range is equivalent to an 82.5-300mm lens in 35mm format and ...
Nikon’s cutting edge Vibration Reduction (VR) system and exclusive Silent Wave Motor (SWM). With optics designed for the Nikon DX Format digital SLR cameras, this high...
Great affordable lens, but make sure you get it with VR!
A review by RossUK1 on Nikon Zoom-Nikkor telephoto zoom lens - 55 mm - 200 mm F/4.0-5.6 February 22nd, 2009
Author's product rating:
Advantages:
Excellent lens with many features . VR gives sharp shots even at long focal lengths . Smooth focus .
Disadvantages:
For the price, none that I can think of . I am happy that I brought one .
Recommend to potential buyers:
yes
Full review
If you are looking for a starter telephoto lens for your Nikon dSLR then look no further. This 55-200mm lens is ideal for wildlife or sports shots (equivalent to 90-300mm zoom because of 1.5x conversion factor), or other outdoor activities. Now the version I have is the AF-S IF-ED VR one, which basically means it has a quiet auto focus motor built in, internal focusing (meaning the thread you attach filters to will not twist), superior optics and vibration reduction. This makes it especially feature packed for its price, and VR is very helpful at the longer focal lengths.
Basically with VR you can use this lens hand-held and at long focal lengths, but still get sharp shots. You can also shoot in dimmer light as you can get away with a slower shutter speed.
This makes it a perfect lens for a beginner or enthusiast. Lens optics are quality glass, nice plastic body that makes it nice and lightweight; great for some 'point and shoot'. You might want to spend extra and get the 18-200mm version of this, but if you already have a wide-angle zoom lens the only advantage is convenience.
Remember this is only designed for a digital SLR with a smaller sensor, it works great with a D40,40x,50,60,70,80,90, but it will not work great with a full range camera like the D3. But then if you can afford one of those you can probably afford a more expensive lens!
Nikon Zoom-Nikkor telephoto zoom lens - 55 mm - 200 mm F/4.0-5.6
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Manufacturer's product description
High power standard DX zoom lens with enhanced telephoto capabilities and a Silent Wave Motor for use with Nikon DX Format Digital SLRs. The 55-200mm zoom range is equivalent to an 82.5-300mm lens in 35mm format offering maximum versatility. PRODUCT FEATURES: Powerful 3.6x telephoto zoom lens; Two ED glass element minimize chromatic aberration with higher resolution and superior contrast; Exceptionally high optical performance designed specifically for use with Nikon digital SLR sensors; Nikon's exclusive SWM (Silent Wave Motor) for whisper quiet and fast Autofocus; Rotating zoom ring for precise zoom operation and an outstanding cost performance.
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