Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 50mm f/1.8G
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.8G
Much wider aperture f/1.8 vs f/4
Help
 At its widest, the AF-S 50mm f/1.8G captures much more light, 2.3 f-stops
Is a prime lens Yes vs No
Help
 Prime lenses have a single focal length, they are typically sharper and have wider apertures
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Reasons to consider the Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX
Better telephoto 200 mm vs 50 mm
Help
 4x more reach, less perspective distortion
More zoom 3.6x vs 1x
Help
 More than 3.5x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
More magnification 1:3.5 (0.3x) vs 1:6.7 (0.2x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects more than 90% 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

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
Silent and fast

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

Compared to portrait 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 AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

Low light lens

$197
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX vs the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX 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
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G vs the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G vs the Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX
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
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G
Compare the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX
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

$90 - $197
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G
Compare the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX
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

$247
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED vs the Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX
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
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G vs the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G
Compare the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G vs the Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED

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

Wildlife lens

$165
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED vs the Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$115
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

Low light lens

$289
Aperture Wider aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D vs the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Low light lens

$98 - $125
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.8 II vs the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

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 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
Compare the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED 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

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