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

$247
55-200 mm
autofocus 3.6x zoom lens
f/4-5.6
variable aperture Designed for APS-C Nikon DX Nikon VR Image stabilized Nikon AF-S Built in focus motor

reviewswhat are people saying


Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 405 users at B&H Photo Video

"This lens is light weight and produces good clean images."

"Very good len, with good zooming capably, perfect for up close shots...self cleaning len"

"you have to flip a switch to get to manual focus (and its right next to the VR switch so I hit the wrong one sometimes)."

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Full frame

This lens is compatible with Full frame cameras such as the Nikon D4.

horizontal angle of view
36.2 - 10.3°
55-200mm
35mm equivalent focal length

APS-C (1.5x crop factor)

This lens is compatible with APS-C (1.5x crop factor) cameras such as the Nikon D5100, Nikon D7000 and Nikon D3200.

horizontal angle of view
24.2 - 6.8°
84-305mm
35mm equivalent focal length

Pros

The Nikon AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED vs other Nikon DX lenses

	Telephoto lens
	200 mm

	More advanced image stabilization
	Nikon VR

	Silent focus motor
	Silent and fast

Cons

The Nikon AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED vs other Nikon DX lenses

	Variable aperture
	Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths

	Narrow aperture
	f/4

The Nikon AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED vs other Nikon DX wildlife lenses

	Poor zoom range
	3.6x

Specifications

General

	Min focal length	55 mm
	Max focal length	200 mm
	Zoom range	3.6x
	Magnification	1:4 (0.2x)
Aperture

	Wide minimum	f/4	below average
	Wide maximum	f/22
	Tele minimum	f/5.6	below average
	Tele maximum	f/22
Features

	Auto focus	Yes
	Focus motor	Nikon AF-S	above average
	Image stabilization	Nikon VR	unique
	Fisheye	No
	Tilt-shift	No
Form factor

	Lens mount	Nikon DX
	Length	100 mm
	Diameter	73 mm
	Filter size	52 mm
	Weight	335 g
Angle of view

	Wide horizontal	24.2°	below average
	Telephoto horizontal	6.8°	above average
	Wide vertical	16.1°	below average
	Telephoto vertical	4.5°	above average
	Wide diagonal	28.8°	below average
	Telephoto diagonal	8.1°	above average

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

reviewswhat are people saying

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Full frame

APS-C (1.5x crop factor)

Pros

The Nikon AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED vs other Nikon DX lenses

Cons

The Nikon AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED vs other Nikon DX lenses

The Nikon AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED vs other Nikon DX wildlife lenses

Specifications

General

Aperture

Features

Form factor

Angle of view

DiscussionWhat do you think about the Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED lens?

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