AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED
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AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED
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Is a Cheap and Great lens for outdoors.
Use this lens with my D7000, so glad to have this to shoot nearby nature objects.
March 22, 2011
Good lens
I got this lense for Christmas and I liked it. It takes good pictures at a distance. Although it wasn't the one I wanted so I took it back. I would still recommend this to anyone looking for their first high power zoom lense.
January 16, 2011
Great Lens
I purchased this lens a few months ago. It works perfectly. I had the standard lens but wanted a zoom for distant shots. My only complaint is, I should have went for the VR version, but this lens works fine. If you purchase this lens, you will be satisfied.
August 5, 2010
A Fast Zoom Lens for Photographing Elusive Birds.
A good lens for taking pictures of birds and animals in the wild. The speed with the automatice features allows me to take photographs of flying birds and birds in the underbrush effectively. I can identify the birds using the magnifcation feature on the D40 camera. It is so effective that I don't use binoculars for indentifying birds. I always hold my camera in my hands, so that I need lightweight body and lens. The D40 camera and this lens are the best in market place.
August 3, 2010
lite lens use it all the time
i bought this lens for my new camera i just got (D3000) it came with the 18- 55mm i find it good for close in shots within 100f does great it that range.
August 2, 2010
fine lens for price
I find myself using this lens more and more in place of the standard 28 to 50 mm lens, it has less fish eying. Now the only time I use the 28 - 50 is when distance is a limiting factor.
July 30, 2010
Good images, low price
While it doesn't have a super fast aperture, and no VR, and is of plastic construction so it doesn't feel like the lenses I had for my F, this lens produces a clear sharp contrasty image, if used correctly--which is not at all hard to do. It comes with a shade also. I've gotten some killer shots of insects, birds, the NY skyline from the river, and some nice face shots also. This range of focal lengths lets you frame a lot of shots. It stays in my bag with my the kit lens, and my old manual 1.4 50mm prime and wide angle aftermarket and with these, everything is pretty much covered.
July 30, 2010
Good lens, could be better
I have had this lens ever since i got my Nikon D40. Don't get me wrong. It truly is a good telephoto zoom lens. But now that Nikon has made advancements in Nikkor lens technology, the VR, now on the newer 55-200 for about $100 more, helps to reduce blur then taking a low-light picture. I rely on VR all the time when taking pictures, because I never like to have taken a picture and find out later that it is blurred. Now don't get me wrong. This lens is really a great lens; number one, it is a little smaller, and it is about $100 cheaper than the later one. And, on a sunny day when there is plenty of light, I don't really need VR in the first place. So although I do not recommend this lens to someone, it is a great lens. My only reason for not recommending it is because Nikon has come out with the same lens with the VR function, which can be handy. Not worth the money to get rid of the older 55-200mm JUST for the VR, but f you are thinking about getting one, I would recomment spending the extra few bucks.
July 30, 2010
Value
This is an amazingly sharp lens for the $. It is compact and I have not been able to break it yet. My copy is as sharp as my 70-200 at less than half the cost and weight.
July 30, 2010
The ease of use, the great features, it brings subjects up close and personal. I love it.
July 30, 2010
Loved it
My 1st Nikon lens I have got for my D5100. Loved it. Just don't pick up the camera by the lens as it has a plastic mount.
February 25, 2012
Product is fair
You get what you pay for - The lens is not the best quality (which is pretty obvious when you take it out of the box) and does not take the best distance shots, But it will work in a pinch. Up close it does a pretty good job.
For your money you would be better served moving up to the VR lens though.
June 13, 2011
The lens is not very sturdy. The autofocus broke after about 6 month. It was a fun lens to use, but never produce the crisp sharp images I expected from a Nikon lens. It seems that the real focus is a little behind the subject. When the autofocus failed I was unable to get the lens repaired, because I purchased the lens on-line. It seems that these lenses are not from Nikon.USA and the four year warrantee is not honored.
August 1, 2010
Think I have a defective lens, will try warranty
Lens functions well up to 105, then has a mind of it's own. My friends focuses up to 135. Neither will snap at 200. Mine catches while hand turning from 55 to 105. Another friend had a similiar problem and moved up to a higher value lense and now has a great lense.
I purchased my lense for a three week motor driving vacation and very unhappy at Grand Canyon and similiar views.
August 3, 2010
Overall, very poor.
Very poor lens, not worth the $, very light suggesting there isn't much glass there. Buy something, anything, else. Used it once and bought another lens. It sits in a camera bag now, wouldn't sell it to someone else.
July 30, 2010
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AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED
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Is this a VR lens or regular. If not VR how big is the difference in VR lens and non-VR lens??
1 year ago
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Justin
Indiana
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Indiana
Age: 25-34
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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how big? about 2-3 exposure values, that's how big it is, especially at longer focal lengths. it lets you shoot handheld in situations where it would just blur otherwise.Answer:
The one at the picture is not a VR-Lens. Follow this Link: http://www.nikonusa.com/Nikon-Products/Product/Camera-Lenses/2166/AF-S-DX-VR-Zoom-NIKKOR-55-200mm-f%252F4-5.6G-IF-ED.htmlJun 20, 2011 by
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I do not see the "VR" switch on it, so I would say it is non-VR. I don't have any non-VR lens, so can not tell you the difference, but I would say, it is helpful to have in certain situations.Has staff answer
AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED
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What Nikon DSLRs is this lens compatible with?
1 year, 4 months ago
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AG
WA, US
Location :
WA, US
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
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This lense is designed to work on any of Nikons DX cameras. Which one are you working with?Answer:
The 55-200 AF-S lens is compatible with all our DSLR cameras.Sample Photos & Videos
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11 months ago
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Anonymous
Age: Under 18
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: More than 20 years
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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1. CL-0815 Soft Lens Case2. 52mm Circular Polarizer II
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Please click on the link below for accesories for your lens:http://www.nikonusa.com/Nikon-Produ...
I am planning on buying a D7000. I already have this lens being used with a D40.
3 months, 2 weeks ago
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Anonymous
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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Hi Anon,Yes, this lens will work just fine on the D7000, as will the other non-S series Autofocus lenses.
Enjoy your D7000, I own one too and it's simply amazing.
Frank
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Frank- Nikon Pro , 23 year Nikon shooter
DC
Location :
DC
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Professional photographer
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AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED
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What is the ring that connects to the body made of? Is it plastic or metal?
1 year, 1 month ago
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Tobias
DFW
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DFW
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Sports
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The mount of the lens is made of metal.Has staff answer
AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED
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My lens seems to have significant aberration. Is it possible the lens is defective or is it a normal amount.
Came with my recently purchased Nikon D5000. In the image uploaded, red/cyan aberration is present and noticeable in the trees on the left side of the pic. Nef files are not supported so the file uploaded is a jpg of the processed image.
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11 months ago
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Jing
Annandale, Va
Location :
Annandale, Va
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 6-10 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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For better assistance, please click on the link below in order for you to send sample images:Answer Title: How to ask or update a Technical Support question
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AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED
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Why is my lens making a funny noise
My lens will not autofocus and is making a slight grinding noise when it moves
10 months ago
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HLS
CT
Location :
CT
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 6-12 months
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
1 answer
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In order to better assist you, please click on the link below:Answer Title: How to ask or update a Technical Support question
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9 months ago
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Anonymous
1 answer
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Yes.
AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED
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Will this AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED work with the teleconvertor
5 months, 2 weeks ago
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D300o Nikon user for 1 year
Kansas, USA
Location :
Kansas, USA
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 6-12 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
1 answer
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No, tc's cannot be used with this lens.Has staff answer
AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED
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Can I use it with the D5100?
Feb 6, 2012 by
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5 months, 1 week ago
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Enrique
Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
Location :
Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
Age: 18-24
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
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Yes, this lens is compatible with the D5100 (full AF feature).
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