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Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Lens
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Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED VR II Lens
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The Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED VR II is an affordable telephoto lens for DX-format cameras, offering a versatile zoom range in a lightweight, retractable package complete with vibration reduction. Is this new lens the perfect partner to your 18-55mm kit zoom? Find out by reading our Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED VR II review...Read more
Lab scores and full review of Nikon’s latest affordable telephoto zoom lens for APS-C shooters looking for a longer focal range.Read more
Looking for a Nikon 55-200mm lens review? Read on to find out what we uncovered in our objective optical lab tests.Read more
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General

Lens typeTelephotoTelephoto
N/A
Lens mountCanon EFCanon EFNikon F

Image properties

Max Format size
Full-frame
Full-frame
APS-C
Focal length70 - 20070 - 20055 - 200
Maximum magnification0.17 x0.16 x4.35 x
Image stabilisationyesnoyes

Aperture

Aperture max2.82.84-5.6
Aperture min3232
N/A
Aperture ringnono
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Number of diaphragm blades887

Focus

Focus methodInternalInternalInternal
Autofocusyesyesyes
Autofocus motor typeRing Type UltrasonicUltrasonicUltrasonic
Full-time Manual focusingyesyes
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Closest focusing distance1.51.51.1
Distance scaleyesyes
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Depth of field (DoF) scalenoyes
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Focus distance limiteryes
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Optics

ConstructionZoomZoomZoom
Elements2318
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Groups1815
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Special elements / coatings4 UD elements4 UD elements
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Power zoomnono
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Zoom methodInternalInternal
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Design

Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,White
  • Grey
  • White
  • Black
  • Black,White
  • Grey
Black
Body materialsMetalMetal
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Zoom locknono
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Tripod collaryesyesno
Hood suppliedyesyesno
Filter threadyesyesyes
Sealingyesno
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Optional accessories
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  • Hard Case LH-D24B
  • Soft Case LZ1324
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Dimensions

Weight46.21 oz46.21 oz10.58 oz
Diameter3.39 in3.35 in2.78 in
Length7.62 in7.64 in3.27 in
Filter size2.83 in3.03 in2.05 in