Nikon Nikkor
AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-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-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED
Image stabilization Nikon VR vs None
Help
 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED

Reasons to consider the Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX
Slightly shorter 79 mm vs 100 mm
Help
 More than 20% shorter
Slightly more magnification 1:3.5 (0.3x) vs 1:4 (0.2x)
Help
 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

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
Silent and fast
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
AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED:335 g
55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX:255 g
Length Short Help
AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED:100 mm
55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX:79 mm
Lowest price Inexpensive Help
AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED:$224.15
55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX:$179.95
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
55 mm
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
200 mm
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
3.6x

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
Max focal length Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Zoom range Has slightly large zoom range
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR vs the Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED
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 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
Max focal length Has a slightly longer telephoto lens
Compare the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED
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
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

Wildlife lens

$299
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS vs the Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED
Compare the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS 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
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED
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
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
Zoom range Has slightly large zoom range
Max focal length Has a slightly longer telephoto lens
Compare the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED
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
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
Max focal length Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Magnification Has better macro
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro 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
Max focal length Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Magnification Has better macro
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED
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 DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED.

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
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
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G 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

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