AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED
This 3.6x zoom, designed exclusively for use with Nikon’s DX-format, features Nikon’s VR image stabilization and is perfect for portraits and action.
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AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED
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Love it.
This lens has the VR setting which is why I bought it - being an elderly person, I'm not as steady as I was and this (VR) helps my photos to come out perfectly, no blurry photos.
April 20, 2011
Great lens for close up work
Using this lens on the D3100 it is surprisingly much more enjoyable to use as compared with the standard 18 to 55mm lens the body comes with. It is a great lens for closeups of just about anything, like flowers for example, as you don't need to get physically close. A word on sharpness though. The VR really works but if you need a hyper detailed picture, say one showing every bit of pollen on a flower, then do it the old fashion way and disable the VR and either use a tripod or hold it rock steady. The difference is subtle but it IS there. Physically the lens is a bit larger than the stocker, but sits easy in the palm of your hand. Well worth the money.
April 19, 2011
Its my go to Lens
Excellent Lens for a wide variety of uses.
VR helps when you dont have a tripod or are shooting on the fly.
Its my go to lens atm
April 15, 2011
Nikkor 55-200mm IF-ED VR Lens
I have to admit that as a prime lens bigot, this lens performs much better than would be expected. The VR does what is claimed, but don't push, stick with good technique and stable a shooting position The lens gives good results on portraits, decent is Bokeh. Works very well for animal portraits, you have enough lens to keep a good working distance and still get tight framing. For the bottom line, get one! It may not be the fastest focusing lens,it's faster than the earlier mechanical focus units.
For most situations the 18-55mm and the 55-200mm are the first choice. They give flexibility,light weight and compact size. A few more f stops would be great, though the VR makes that a minor point. Now, how do I explain the fortune in prime lenses that sit neglected?
April 15, 2011
Good lens for entry level price
Found the lens to be relatively acceptable for a low priced entry level small telephoto zoom. Autofocus went on the lens after about 18 months, had it repaired with no motor within two weeks through Nikon service. No problems since.
Lens barrel seems to be getting a bit wobbly but is not affecting any picture taking.
April 15, 2011
Good, but not great
This lens is good for the price. It is sharp in good light and mid range zooms. Don't expect to see results like you do in photo magazine pictures and then you won't be disappointed. Autofocus needs some help if you go to high zooms from moderate settings. You will likely have to move the focus ring to infinity then let the autofocus take over. So, don't use it if you want to be making fast changes in zoom settings. It does pay off for versatility and as a one lens to carry.
April 15, 2011
Lens is bad
This lens has not worked right for a long time it will not focus properly.
April 15, 2011
Excellent for the Price
Excellent "Zoom VR Lens"....does everything you need and more.
I go shooting new pictuyres every weekend, having a ball...."Sightseeing".
April 14, 2011
Great lens
This is the lens I do almost all my nature photography with. It is sharp and gives me beautiful pictures.
April 14, 2011
Plastic mount breaks easily, no parts available
Have had this lens for less than a year and it's seen minimal use, only during two vacations. The plastic mounting broke which prevents the lens from mounting to the camera body. Internet if full of stories about how easily this breaks....basically it's cheap. Called Nikon support and told part is out of stock and to call back in a few weeks. Wasn't allowed to order it and have it ship when in stock but forced to call back. Terrible product and service from what is supposed to be a premium company and product.
Very disappointed in Nikon regarding this.
April 14, 2011
Terrific lens for the price VR rocks!
Where else can you get such a great performer with VR for such an awesome price.
I am very pleased with this purchase.
April 14, 2011
Great for the price
For what it is designed to do, it works great. It is a great second lens. Certainly well worth the money, and well worth taking along when you go shooting.
I can't imagine getting this lens in the non-VR edition. As it is, I had to get a monopod for long range shooting even with the VR.
April 14, 2011
Good Value for the price
Bought my lens on a cruise and put it to work. I find it a good compliment to my 18-125 AF DX lens (discontinued). Between the both of them I get good coverage of city and landscapes.
April 14, 2011
Good overall choice for traveling
Great lens for traveling. Light, small for what it does, VR is quite good. Lens does not pop into focus in your viewfinder like the best Nikon has to offer.
April 14, 2011
I've had this lens for a little while now and I've used it on occasion. I like the easy way it allows for additional zooming capability without blur or too much fussing around with my camera.
April 14, 2011
Very good product.
Very good product I'm very impress and enjoying this product. We went on France and Italy with it and we have a lot of memories... Thanks Nikon
April 14, 2011
Getting a little more.
My zoom lens came with my kit as a promotion piece. I'm so enthusiastic to have it in my tool kit. I can get that much more out of a shoot when I switch. Thinkg are closer and more in detail and I can really see what it is that I want a picture of when I use the zoom. The clarity and ease of switching the lens on the fly is making me use it as my main lens. The picture quality from this lens and from the Nikon product has made me enjoy photography again in the digital age, and leave the snapshots behind for better art.
April 14, 2011
AF-S DX VR Zoom-NIKKOR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED
This is my first High Power Zoom lens and I'm quite happy to use this lens. It is sharp and have a very useful zoom range. Not that fast as the 70-200 but of course a great value for the price you pay for.
April 14, 2011
Great Lens for the Money
I owned this 55-200vr lens for about 9 months, for use with my Nikon D60, before my needs "forced" me to get a 70-300vr. It is a very good quality lens for when more zoom power is needed than the standard 18-55vr will deliver, especially for landscapes, sports or the like. I found that the focus was quick and smooth and easy to use, as described in Nikon's written material and that the image quality was very good - nice crisp and clear shots. I definitely appreciated the VR feature especially when out near the 200 range, though most times at max I would use a tripod. The lens is very intuitive and easy to use. As with probably most lenses today the ability to use either auto or manual focus is a plus. Though fairly light weight, I did not detect anything that made it flimsy or seem less than standard Nikon quality. I would recommend this lens to anyone who only has an 18-55 now and wants more zoom for not that much money.
April 8, 2011
Sharp!
I love this lens! If you have good lighting available and you really can work your camera, then this lens can do wonders! The only down fall is shooting in low light. I would really recommend this lens to wildlife/nature hobbyists.
Do note:
I shoot with a Nikon d3100
March 20, 2011
Zoom lens
After I bought from Walmart dealer shopping
centre,I took many photos by new zoom lens 55-200 ,My photos are excellent so I am not disappointed to buy which so much value
to have one.
March 12, 2011
Sharp! sharp! sharp!
With the price of this lens, the image sharpness is awesome! just put on the body with good high ISO (D7000) and flash, you can utilize the lens to its maximum capacity!
March 1, 2011
Stunning
Just bought this new lens and just love it!!!! Would totally recommend it to anyone.
February 27, 2011
Good DX kit lens
You can get lots of bangs for you bucks if you can live with the comparatively slow max. aperture.
February 27, 2011
Lens is ok, grainy
This lens is good for certain purposes, but none which I personally encounter on a regular basis. I find that generally it is grainy and does not handle indoor light well at all. Good for outdoors, nature, and bird shots if you don't crank it up to the full 200mm.
February 24, 2011
It's a kit lens
When I upgraded to my D7000, I held onto this lens from my D40 kit until I can get something better. The quality is pretty good for the price. At 200mm, the quality does degrade, even when using a tripod. It also has a difficult time focusing when the temperature gets below freezing and the motor gets a bit jerky. I often just switch to manual.
February 13, 2011
Excellent lens quality
The clarity of this lens is wonderful and I have been able to get some wonderful shots by being a little out of the way. When I download the pictures to my computer software, I am continually amazed at the detail that is captured from a distance!
February 12, 2011
JUST PERFECT
Purchased this lense to have an extra for my D3100, i was amazed about the outcome of my pictures, much more detailed and outstanding shots.
February 10, 2011
love this lense
This lense is great for situations when you need a small zoom lense! The VR option is great too. i would highly recomend this.
January 22, 2011
Disappointed in Service and Quality
I received the 55-200mm lens as a gift from my husband for Christmas 2009. It lasted me till September 2010 when a little piece broke inside affecting my lens' ability to zoom/focus. Since I still had the receipt I decided to see if I could try exchanging it at Best Buy. It got me absolutely nowhere because my husband did not buy the protection plan; never mind I still had the receipt. Goes to show hanging onto your receipt doesn't do much good anymore. When I sent it in to be repaired Nikon wouldn't repair it under warranty because they said it was dropped. I never dropped that lens ever, nor have I ever dropped my camera. It would have cost me $182 to repair a $250 lens. I was very disappointed in Nikon's customer service, so they lost me as a customer. Now I'm a Canon owner.
January 18, 2011
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All8 months ago
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yo
philippines
Location :
philippines
Age: 18-24
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Just getting started with photography
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Works wonderfully. Just got it as a Xmas present. Couldn't be happier.Dec 27, 2011 by
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benchy
London, UK
Location :
London, UK
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
Answer:
Fully compatible.Answer:
Yes.Answer:
absolutely!Oct 24, 2011 by
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PawC
AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED
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Is this Lens compatible with Nikon D3200 24.2 MP CMOS Digital SLR???
2 weeks, 5 days ago
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Ashok
Charlotte, NC, USA
Location :
Charlotte, NC, USA
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Just getting started with photography
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yesJun 29, 2012 by
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Anonymous
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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I believe it is, most all lenses and cameras work hand in hand, that;s the beauty of Nikon..here is list of lenses from your camera spec sheet...
AF NIKKOR for F3AF not Supported
AF-S, AF-I: All Functions Supported
AI-P NIKKOR: All Functions Supported Except Autofocus and 3D Color Matrix Metering II
Electronic Rangefinder can be used if Maximum Aperture is f/5.6 or Faster
IX NIKKOR Lenses Cannot be Used
Non-CPU: Autofocus not supported. Can be used in mode M, but exposure meter does not function.
Other AF NIKKOR: All Functions Supported Except autofocus and 3D Color Matrix Metering II
Type G or D AF NIKKOR: All Functions Supported Except Autofocus
Type D PC NIKKOR: All Functions Supported Except Autofocus and some Shooting Modes
hope this helps...
Jun 29, 2012 by
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NikonD
Sedona, AZ, USA
Location :
Sedona, AZ, USA
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Semi-professional photographer
Answer:
Yes, it is fully compatible.Jun 29, 2012 by
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Arkayem
Savannah, GA, USA
Location :
Savannah, GA, USA
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Professional photographer
Answer:
Yes, fully compatible11 months ago
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r.cody
North Dakota
Location :
North Dakota
Age: 18-24
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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All lenses designated AFS have a built in motor and will work on the D3100Answer:
Yes it will.Answer:
Absolutely yes.Has staff answer
AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED
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Will this work with D3100?
Will non VR lense with AF-S DX lense work on D3100...
1 month, 1 week ago
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Aapkamalay
India
Location :
India
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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Yes, it will work on the D3100.Answer:
YesJun 6, 2012 by
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jmiller1948
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 6-10 years
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
Answer:
YesHas staff answer
AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED
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Nikkor 55-200mm VR or 55-300mm VR for Nikon D60?
Apr 6, 2011 by
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Hello,
Wondering which Nikkor lens would be best for kids sport activities (55-200mm or 55-300mm)?
I own Nikon D60 with 18-55mm VR, SB-400 and just placed an order for Nikkor 35mm F1.8 lens, now just need to get the right zoom.
Any idea on which Nikkor lens would focus faster or are they the both the same (55-200mm or 55-300mm)?
55-200mm has a perfect price but 55-300mm seems to be better quality built.
I am on a budget so please do not suggest a 70-200mm F2.8 VR for sports pictures, I love it but can't afford it.
Thank you for any feedback,
Vadim
Wondering which Nikkor lens would be best for kids sport activities (55-200mm or 55-300mm)?
I own Nikon D60 with 18-55mm VR, SB-400 and just placed an order for Nikkor 35mm F1.8 lens, now just need to get the right zoom.
Any idea on which Nikkor lens would focus faster or are they the both the same (55-200mm or 55-300mm)?
55-200mm has a perfect price but 55-300mm seems to be better quality built.
I am on a budget so please do not suggest a 70-200mm F2.8 VR for sports pictures, I love it but can't afford it.
Thank you for any feedback,
Vadim
1 year, 3 months ago
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Vadim
Brroklyn, NY
Location :
Brroklyn, NY
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Sports
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
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I would go with the VR 55-300 much more zooming than the 55- 200 VR lensApr 23, 2011 by
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JR`
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 6-10 years
Experience: More than 10 years
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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If you’re looking for more Zoom it will be best if you go for the AF-S 55-300mm lens. Both lenses have the same F/stop 4-5.6.
AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED
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is this af-s dx vr 50-200 compatible with the nikon d5000
1 year, 2 months ago
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Anonymous
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: Less than a month
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If it says "AF-S DX" at the beginning of the name, and the Lens Mount (First thing in the tech specs)is Nikon F-Bayonet, then it ill work with the D5000, the D3000, the D3100, etc..Oct 17, 2011 by
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Conelight
Indianapolis
Location :
Indianapolis
Age: Under 18
Favorite Subject: Sports
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
Answer:
Yes it is compatible. All AF-S DX model lenses are compatible with D5000.1 year, 2 months ago
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Anonymous
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This lens (product #2166) came with my D5100. It works fine for me.Answer:
yes, it is fully compatible
is this compatible with D40X?
1 year, 1 month ago
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eadikop
canada
Location :
canada
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Just getting started with photography
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As long as you have the AF-S lens, it will work fine. That lens autofocuses rather slow however.May 20, 2011 by
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Anonymous
Age: Over 65
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
Answer:
yes.1 year ago
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Bacho
Montevideo
Location :
Montevideo
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 3-6 months
Role: Just getting started with photography
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Yes, just bought it and works great with my D3000Answer:
Yes.10 months ago
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Cam
LA
Location :
LA
Age: 18-24
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 3-6 months
Role: Just getting started with photography
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The L110 is a fixed lens camera, you cannot use interchangeable lenses.Answer:
No
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American Photo Editor’s Choice 2007 Award
The editors of American Photo and Popular Photography recently presented the Nikon AF-S DX VR Zoom-NIKKOR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED lens with an American Photo Editor's Choice 2007 Award. Editor Russell Hart named the lens one the ten best digital SLR lenses of the year. Of the ten lenses featured, the versatile Nikon 55-200mm lens was named the "best buy." Hart was amazed with the excellent picture quality produced by the lens and the strong vibration reduction feature. He called the Nikon 55-200mm lens, a lens that gives a lot, yet is still very affordable.
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