Key Features

Versatile and ultra-compact with a powerful focal length range of 55-200mm designed exclusively for Nikon DX format SLRs. Ideal 3.6x zoom lens for portraiture, sports or wildlife photography.
An excellent companion to the AF-S DX Zoom-NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED.
New compact rod-type Silent Wave Motor (SWM) enables ultra-high speed auto focusing with exceptional accuracy and super-quiet operation.
Nikon Super Integrated Coating (SIC) minimizes ghosting and flare to provide even higher contrast and more vivid images, even in challenging light conditions.
Two Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass elements achieve minimized chromatic aberration and superior optical performance.
Focus mode switch enables quick switching between A (auto focus) and M (manual focus).
9-blade rounded diaphragm for more natural out-of-focus highlights.

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Tech Specs

  • Focal Length Range

    Focal Length Range

    55 -200mm
  • Maximum Aperture

    Maximum Aperture

    f/4
  • Format

    DX
  • AF-S (Silent Wave Motor)

    AF-S (Silent Wave Motor)

    Yes
  • Approx. Dimensions (Diameter x Length)

    Approx. Dimensions (Diameter x Length)

    2.7 in.68 mmx3.1 in.79 mm
  • Approx. Weight

    Approx. Weight

    9 oz.255 g
  • Mount Type
    Nikon F-Bayonet
  • Focal Length Range
    55 -200mm
  • Zoom Ratio
    3.6x
  • Maximum Aperture
    f/4
  • Minimum Aperture
    f/22
  • Format
    DX
  • Maximum Angle of View (DX-format)
    28°50'
  • Minimum Angle of View (DX-format)
  • Maximum Reproduction Ratio
    0.29xx
  • Lens Constructions Elements
    13
  • Lens Construction Groups
    9
  • Compatible Format(s)
    DX, FX in DX Crop Mode
  • Diaphragm Blades
    9
  • Distance Information
    Yes
  • ED Glass Elements
    2
  • Super Integrated Coating
    Yes
  • Autofocus
    Yes
  • AF-S (Silent Wave Motor)
    Yes
  • Minimum Focus Distance
    3.1 ft.(0.95m)
  • Focus Mode
    Auto, Manual
  • G-type
    Yes
  • Filter Size
    52mm
  • Accepts Filter Type
    Screw-on
  • Approx. Dimensions (Diameter x Length)
    2.7 in.68 mmx3.1 in.79 mm
  • Approx. Weight
    9 oz.255 g
  • Lens Type
    Zoom

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