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Reasons to consider the Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX

Has a silent focus motor Nikon AF-S vs None
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Focuses quickly and silently
Shorter 79 mm vs 117 mm
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More than 30% shorter
Slightly lighter 255 g vs 467 g
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Around 50% lighter
Slightly better wide angle 55 mm vs 70 mm
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More than 20% better wide angle
Slightly more magnification 1:3.5 (0.3x) vs 1:4 (0.2x)
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Take macro shots with subjects more than 10% larger in your photo
Nikon Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX Learn more about
the Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX

Reasons to consider the Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF

Significantly narrower aperture f/32 vs f/22
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At its narrowest, the 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF goes 1.1 f-stops narrower
Better telephoto 300 mm vs 200 mm
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50% more reach, less perspective distortion
Slightly more zoom 4.3x vs 3.6x
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Around 20% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Nikon Nikkor  70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF Learn more about
the Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.

Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Aperture Very narrow widest aperture size Help
f/4
Fixed aperture Both are variable aperture lenses Help
Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths

Compared to wildlife lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Weight Light weight Help
55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX:255 g
70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF:467 g
Lowest price Inexpensive Help
55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX:$179.95
70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF:$119.95
Length Short Help
55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX:79 mm
70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF:117 mm
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX:55 mm
70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF:70 mm
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

Wildlife lens

$397

Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Sigma 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Wildlife lens

$159

Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED

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

Wildlife lens

$224 - $247

Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Nikon-f

Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Nikon-f

Macro lens

$199

Magnification Has better macro
Nikon Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Travel lens

$330

Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Zoom range Has slightly large zoom range
Max focal length Has a slightly longer telephoto lens
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$217

Aperture Has a wider aperture
Prime lens Is a fixed focal length prime lens
Max focal length Has a slightly longer telephoto lens
Zoom range Has slightly smaller zoom range
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

Travel lens

$847

Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Zoom range Has way more large zoom range

Nikon Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$439

Aperture Much wider aperture
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Zoom range Less zoom
Nikon Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

Nikon Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

Sports lens

$999

Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Aperture Wider aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Length Significantly longer
Nikon Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX

Wide angle lens

$109 - $197

Image stabilization Image stabilization
Aperture Wider aperture
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Zoom range Slightly less zoom

Nikon Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Nikon Nikkor  70-300mm f/4-5.6G

Nikon Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G

Wildlife lens

$150

Nikon Nikkor  50mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$115

Aperture Much wider aperture
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Max focal length Significantly worse telephoto
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f

Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f

Wildlife lens

$449

Image stabilization Image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Weight Slightly heavier
Lowest price Slightly more expensive

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