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Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED IF AF-S DX VR [Vibration Reduction] Nikkor Zoom Lens

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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (586 customer reviews)

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Important Warranty Information: All Nikkor autofocus lenses from Nikon Inc. USA include four years of Nikon Extended Service Coverage at no charge. Be sure to look for the Nikon ESC certificate with every Nikkor lens purchase you make.
  • 55-200mm zoon Nikkor lens with f/4-5.6 maximum aperture for Nikon digital SLR cameras
  • 2 extra-low-dispersion (ED) glass elements for minimized chromatic aberration and superior optics
  • Super-integrated coating minimizes ghosting and flare for more vivid images in dim lighting
  • Silent Wave Motor produces quick and quiet high-speed autofocusing; weighs 9 ounces
  • Measures 2.7 inches in diameter and 3.1 inches long; 5-year warranty
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Product Details

  • Product Dimensions: 3 x 2 x 2 inches ; 8 ounces
  • Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
  • ASIN: B000O161X0
  • Item model number: 2166
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (586 customer reviews)
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  • Date first available at Amazon.com: October 2, 2001

Product Description

From the Manufacturer


This versatile and compact 3.6x Zoom-NIKKOR lens brings the action to the photographer. Ideal for portraiture, family, sports, nature and wildlife.

AF-S DX VR Zoom-NIKKOR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED Lens Highlights:
  • An ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass element minimizes chromatic aberration, contributing to superior optical performance
  • Focus mode switch enables quick switching between A (Autofocus) and M (Manual Focus)
  • 7-blade rounded diaphragm provides more natural out-of-focus highlights
55-200mm Lens Construction
  • Vibration Reduction, engineered specifically for each VR NIKKOR lens, enables handheld shooting at up to 3 shutter speeds slower than would otherwise be possible, assuring dramatically sharper still images and video capture
  • New compact rod-type Silent Wave Motor (SW) enables ultra-high speed auto focusing with exceptional accuracy and super-quiet operation
  • The lens is constructed with 15 elements in 11 groups
55-200mm Wide MTF Chart55-200mm Tele MTF Chart

Product Description

Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED IF AF-S DX VR [Vibration Reduction] Zoom Nikkor Lens.What’s in the box: Nikon AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED Lens, 52mm Snap-On Lens Cap, LF-1 Rear Lens Cap for F Mount Lenses, HB-37 Lens Hood, CL-0918 Soft Lens Case and 5-Year Warranty (1-Year International + 4-Year USA Extension).

Customer Reviews

The lens takes very clear picture's and great color. C. Bradfield  |  113 reviewers made a similar statement
For those that cannot buy 18-200 vr, this is perfect add on for 18-55 kit lens. The JAKAL  |  57 reviewers made a similar statement
I am very happy with my new Nikon lens and the quick response I received from my order. Randy McCullough  |  28 reviewers made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
433 of 440 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible Bargain - Sharp Lens with VR for $250! April 13, 2007
By Henry
This lens is sharp even at wide apertures, the VR (image stabilization) works great, autofocus speed is more than acceptable, and it it is very light and compact. The fact that it costs $250 and has effective VR is pretty amazing - no other company offers a lens with this feature for anywhere near this price.

As for image quality, search the various internet photo sites, such as dpreview and nikonians for sample photos taken with this lens by real users. The results are impressive! My copy produces similar results. The previous reviewer must have a bad sample.

Of course, the lens is slow (like almost all consumer zoom lenses), in that its widest aperture is smaller than a professional zoom or prime lens, so it's not a good choice for action photography in lower light conditions (like indoor sports without flash or outside sports at dusk). But a fast telephoto zoom will cost at least three times as much and weigh a ton.
I give the lens 5 stars based on a combination of image quality, value, and compactness/lightness.
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259 of 265 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars VR really works and the price can't be beat. June 7, 2007
I had the 55-200mm non VR version for about 5 months, sold it to essentally recover my cost, and bought the VR version as a replacement. The non VR version was very compact and light, and produced excellent photos, but the slightly larger VR version is so much more usable I don't miss the other lens at all. The VR works as advertised and allows me to take pictures at 3 times or more lower shutter speeds than the non VR version. While I would love the 18-200mm VR for the convenience, I will never be able to justify the $750 price, so my 18-55mm kit lens and this lens will likely cover my needs as long as I own my camera. I also seriously considered the 70-300mm VR, but couldn't accept twice the price for only 50% more reach. And at twice the length of the 55-200mm non VR version, it would be too awkward for me to carry around. I am very satisfied with this 55-200mm VR lens and if you are considering it, please give it a try. You will not be dissapointed.
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330 of 341 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Better than I thought. August 7, 2007
By Ricardo
My Nikon ownership goes back over 30 years to the days when cameras were made of metal and carrying one with a few lenses tested your stamina.

Times sure have changed. There's hardly a metal camera to be found and you can carry a bag full of equipment in one hand. The Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED IF AF-S DX VR Zoom Nikkor is the latest lightweight from this heavyweight of the camera industry.

Plastic construction right down to its lens mount. This thing looks and feels like the label should say Fisher Price and not Nikon. However, looks can be deceiving as I soon found out.

My only reason for buying this lens was that I needed to fill a void in my kit until I saved up enough for a 70-200mm f2.8. I had no intention of keeping the 55-200 VR once the 70-200 arrived.

After shooting with the 55-200 for a few months I've come to appreciate what it can do. It's limited to use in good light as even VR can't change the laws of physics. In this case, it's not even the current VR-II but the original VR that Nikon developed a few years ago.

With sufficient light and good technique, the 55-200 is capable of very good performance. No, it's not as sharp and contrasty as the 70-200. It's also not going to survive the bad weather or a few solid knocks that professional use would expose it to.

Where the 55-200 excels is in its portability and above average performance. For travel or just walking around, it would be hard to beat this lens if it's used within its limits. I use mine on a D80 and have no problem getting excellent 13x19" prints.

As an added bonus, it works very well with the Nikon CL3T closeup lens and does double duty as a macro zoom.
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63 of 64 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars A very GOOD lens February 6, 2009
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The 55-200 VR is a remarkably light, inexpensive, and GOOD lens. It really has everything needed to get excellent images within its range, and I have seen some truly extraordinary photos taken with these. Even so, there are good reasons to consider getting something else, probably depending on your budget. The good news is that if your budget encourages you to stay with the 55-200, you give up little in terms of the image quality you can produce.

One problem a lot of people are going to have with this lens is its feeling of cheapness. It is very light and feels insubstantial and, for a Nikkor, cheaply made. It is a high quality item - the quality of the plastics used is good, and it is put together well enough to function as well as it does, after all, which is not to be taken for granted - but it is not a good "feeling" lens. The zoom ring has a light feel combined with a bit of static friction, the combination of which makes it easy to overshoot your intended framing when adjusting, and often you will need to go back and forth several times to get exactly the framing you want, which takes extra time and effort - and which, for me at least, reminds me of the lens' cheapness each time it happens. The focus ring is hard to find and too fast for fine control, and it doesn't have any range markings or depth of field markings at all. In addition, you have to flip a switch to go between manual and auto focus, unlike most other AF-S lenses. Other reviewers have concluded that the lens just wasn't really intended to be used much as a manual-focus lens, and I tend to agree. It is workable, but not intuitive and slower than it would be with most lenses. Since manual focus is necessary for many types of telephoto shots, this is a real factor for some buyers.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
1.0 out of 5 stars box shipped crushed on one side
Bought this lens for father in law for Fathers Day gift. He opened the gift yesterday and tried to use the lens but it is stuck and will not zoom in or out. Read more
Published 1 day ago by john joseph van sack
4.0 out of 5 stars Great Zoom Lens
I've been taking photos for the past year or so, moving from my Olympus Pl2 to a Nikon D90 DSLR, and I feel that this zoom lens is a terrific purchase. Read more
Published 4 days ago by Frank
4.0 out of 5 stars My First experience!!
Well, this is my first time shopping online and DSLRs are my passion.I was a bit confused at first if i should buy a refurbished item. Read more
Published 5 days ago by Muhammad Imran
5.0 out of 5 stars Works great with my Nikon D50!
This is a great lens for the (rather old now) Nikon D50.

I dropped my previous lens (same model) and it broke beyond repair. Read more
Published 8 days ago by DaveFromRI
5.0 out of 5 stars This is my lens
I bought this to supliment my 18-55 kit lens. I found myself routinely staying at the top of the kit lens. This lens instantly became my every day lens. Read more
Published 10 days ago by Nathan
5.0 out of 5 stars Just what I needed
This lens fulfills my need of having a zoom lens without the price of a new or more expensive one. The amount of my photography is limited, birds, family, so this fits the bill. Read more
Published 14 days ago by Gail Petrillo
4.0 out of 5 stars Once again a refurb does the trick
Most of my purchases are made on price. I have purchased lots of refurbs over the years and have never had problems. The N5100 I bought this for is a refurb as well. Read more
Published 16 days ago by T. Purcell
5.0 out of 5 stars great lens
this lens is economical to buy and the sharpness is eye opening.
i took a lot of pictures with it. i wish the f stop would be lower but it still works really good. Read more
Published 21 days ago by Nader Saremi
3.0 out of 5 stars It worked fine
I purchased this along with my D3100, and while it worked fine, I sold it back thru Amazon and purchased its bigger cousin the 55-300 which I found much better for my uses.
Published 21 days ago by Seawind
5.0 out of 5 stars Great lens
This is a fantastic and affordable addition to many Nikon DSLR cameras. I got it for my D5100 to complement the wider-angle 18-55mm lens that came with it and I couldn't be... Read more
Published 24 days ago by A. Gordon
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