Name: Nikkor AF-S DX 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED VR II
Brand: Nikon
SKU: 49683
Rating: 3.6 (5 reviews)

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

3.9

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

4.6 / 5

200mm Build quality is pretty decent for a consumer zoom
Color and contrast are very good on this lens and detail is
a surprisingly good performer for its price point

The lens has no distance scale and no focus limiter
the zooming action was a little on the rough side
a bit of light fall-off in the extreme corners

Construction: Zoom
Focus method: Internal
Autofocus: yes
Max format size: APS-C (crop)
Focal length: 55, 200 mm
Image stabilisation: yes

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED VR II - Pros & Cons

200mm Build quality is pretty decent for a consumer zoom
Color and contrast are very good on this lens and detail is
a surprisingly good performer for its price point
autofocus is fast and quiet
produces perfectly sharp images at all focal distances
really great performance for a zoom lens in this price class
The system works perfectly and is silent
detailed
clear and professional descriptions of photographic equipment
compact
lightweight and inexpensive
image quality of the newer version is significantly better than the previous one

The lens has no distance scale and no focus limiter
the zooming action was a little on the rough side
a bit of light fall-off in the extreme corners
autofocus can be slow
No depth of field scale on lens
Focussing is quite slow for an AF-S
just fractionally longer and heavier than its predecessor
access to the focus ring is lost
feels less luxurious than the high-end Nikon lenses
lack of prominence of those ghosts
Nikon camera show no chromatic aberration
improper camera holding and hand shake can only increase blurring
Auto focus speed is highly dependent on the selected focal length
photography is an expensive job
The lens does not have a constantly manual focus control mode

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

Lens mount	Nikon F

Aperture max	4-5.6
Number of diaphragm blades	7

Construction	Zoom

Weight	10.58 oz
Diameter	2.78 in
Length	3.27 in
Filter size	2.05 in

Max Format size	APS-C
Focal length	55 - 200
Maximum magnification	4.35 x
Image stabilisation	yes

Focus method	Internal
Autofocus	yes
Autofocus motor type	Ultrasonic
Closest focusing distance	1.1

Colour of product	Black
Tripod collar	no
Hood supplied	no
Filter thread	yes

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED VR II - Q&A

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Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED VR II Nikon - Editorial Reviews (3)

3.5

Based on 3 reviews

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED VR II Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED VR II Review | Photography Blog

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Published: 05.05.2015

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED VR II Review | Photography Blog

3.5

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...