Nikon Nikkor
AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
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Nikon Nikkor
55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX

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differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
Has a consant aperture Yes vs No
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 Constant aperture lenses offer the same aperture at all focal lengths
Wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/4
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 At its widest, the AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED captures slightly more light, 1 f-stop
Nikon Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED Learn more about
the Nikon AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

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
Significantly shorter 79 mm vs 193 mm
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 2.4x shorter
Lighter 255 g vs 1.3 kg
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 5.1x lighter
More magnification 1:3.5 (0.3x) vs 1:7.1 (0.1x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects more than 2x larger in your photo
More zoom 3.6x vs 2.5x
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 Around 50% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Cheaper $179.95 vs $999.00
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 The best price we've seen is $819 cheaper (5.6x less)
Slightly better wide angle 55 mm vs 80 mm
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 More than 30% better wide angle
Slightly smaller diameter 68 mm vs 86 mm
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 More than 20% smaller lens at the end
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

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

Compared to telephoto lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

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

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

Wildlife lens

$150
Max focal length Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G vs the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
Compare the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G vs the Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX
Nikon Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF

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

Wildlife lens

$120
Max focal length Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF vs the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
Compare the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF vs the Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX
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
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II vs the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II vs the Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

Sports lens

$2,397
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Lowest price More expensive
Length Slightly longer
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II vs the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f

Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f

Sports lens

$769
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Magnification More magnification
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
Nikon Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED

Nikon Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED

Wildlife lens

$1,499
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Max focal length Significantly better telephoto
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED vs the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f

Sports lens

$1,249
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Weight Slightly heavier
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f

Sports lens

$799
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Magnification More magnification
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

Nikon Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX 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 Image stabilization
Max focal length Better telephoto
Aperture Narrower aperture
Length Longer
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR vs the Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$217
Aperture Much wider aperture
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX
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 Image stabilization
Zoom range Slightly more zoom
Wide maximum Much wider aperture
Length Slightly longer
Compare the 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX
Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Nikon-f

Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Nikon-f

Macro lens

$199
Magnification More magnification
Max focal length Better telephoto
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Length Longer
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$429
Aperture Much wider aperture
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G vs the Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX

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