Sony
55-210mm f/4.5-6.3mm
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Nikon Nikkor
AF-S VR 200mm f/2 G IF-ED

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differences

Reasons to consider the Sony 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3mm
Much lighter 343 g vs 2.9 kg
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 8.5x lighter
Significantly better wide angle 4.5 mm vs 200 mm
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 44.4x better wide angle
Significantly cheaper $349.99 vs $4,599.00
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 The best price we've seen is $4,249 cheaper (13.1x less)
Slightly more zoom 1.4x vs 1x
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 Around 40% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Sony 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3mm Learn more about
the Sony 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3mm

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S VR 200mm f/2 G IF-ED
Image stabilization Nikon VR vs None
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 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Much wider aperture f/2 vs f/4.5
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 At its widest, the AF-S VR 200mm f/2 G IF-ED captures much more light, 2.3 f-stops
Has a silent focus motor Nikon AF-S vs None
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 Focuses quickly and silently
Is a prime lens Yes vs No
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 Prime lenses have a single focal length, they are typically sharper and have wider apertures
Significantly better telephoto 200 mm vs 6.3 mm
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 More than 31.5x more reach, less perspective distortion
Nikon Nikkor AF-S VR 200mm f/2 G IF-ED Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S VR 200mm f/2 G IF-ED

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

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

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

competitors

Shared Competitors

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No significant shared competitors found.

Sony 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3mm Competitors

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Disadvantages
Sony DT 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3

Sony DT 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3

Travel lens

$800
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Zoom range Much more zoom
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the DT 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 vs the 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3mm
Sony E-Mount 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3

Sony E-Mount 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3

Travel lens

$898
Zoom range Much more zoom
Max focal length Significantly better telephoto
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the E-Mount 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 vs the 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3mm
Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

Wide angle lens

$200
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Aperture Wider aperture
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 vs the 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3mm
Sony 2 55-200mm f/4-5.6 DT

Sony 2 55-200mm f/4-5.6 DT

Wildlife lens

$200
Max focal length Significantly better telephoto
Zoom range More zoom
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Compare the 2 55-200mm f/4-5.6 DT vs the 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3mm
Sony 50mm f/1.8

Sony 50mm f/1.8

Low light lens

$298
Aperture Much wider aperture
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Zoom range Slightly less zoom
Compare the 50mm f/1.8 vs the 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3mm

Nikon Nikkor AF-S VR 200mm f/2 G IF-ED Competitors

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Disadvantages
Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Low light lens

$349
Weight Much lighter
Lowest price Significantly cheaper
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 USM vs the Nikkor AF-S VR 200mm f/2 G IF-ED
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 200mm f/2 G ED VR II

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 200mm f/2 G ED VR II

Sports lens

$5,399
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 200mm f/2 G ED VR II vs the Nikkor AF-S VR 200mm f/2 G IF-ED
Sigma 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f

Sigma 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f

Wildlife lens

$949
Lowest price Significantly cheaper
Max focal length Significantly better telephoto
Aperture Much narrower aperture
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Compare the 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S VR 200mm f/2 G IF-ED
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
Lowest price Significantly cheaper
Min focal length Significantly better wide angle
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S VR 200mm f/2 G IF-ED
Zeiss 85mm f/1.4 ZE Planar T* Canon-ef

Zeiss 85mm f/1.4 ZE Planar T* Canon-ef

Low light lens

$1,283
Weight Significantly lighter
Lowest price Significantly cheaper
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Auto focus Auto focus
Compare the 85mm f/1.4 ZE Planar T* Canon-ef vs the Nikkor AF-S VR 200mm f/2 G IF-ED

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