Nikon Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR DX Zoom Lens (f/4 to 5.6)

This versatile and compact 3.6x Zoom-NIKKOR brings the action to the photographer. Ideal for portraiture, family, sports, nature and wildlife. An ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass element minimizes chromatic aberration, contributing to superior optical performance. 7-blade rounded diaphragm provides more natural out-of-focus highlights. 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.

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• Reviewed by: Samsonnguyen

  06-18-09

  Duration of ownership: 1

  Strengths: Good deal, light weight, fast focus, and solid

  Weaknesses:None

  Overall Evaluation: I bought it from buydig.com. This website is trustable. I have Nikon D5000 comes with lens 18-55mm RV. Now, I got this lens (55-200mmRV), become a complete set for me to travel.

• Reviewed by: theinmoe

  02-25-08

  Duration of ownership: 2 Months

  Strengths: Fast Auto-Focus, Image Stabilization

  Weaknesses:focus hunts a bit in low light, plastic casing

  Overall Evaluation: I purchased this lens with the 18-70mm lens that came with my Nikon D40 camera. It is lighter and smaller. I really like the VR, it is possible to take a photograph from a moving vehicle.

• Reviewed by: sf3000

  12-14-07

  Duration of ownership: 10 Days

  Strengths: 1 - light (lighter than 18-70)2 - slow focus, feels slower than AF-S (50 f/1.8), but more accurate (compared to 50 f/1.8), focused correctly with first try3 - nice kit lens feel

  Weaknesses:made in china.. but can't complain with its features and price!

  Overall Evaluation: This is a godsend light weight zoom lens, due to VR (Vibration Reduction), you can be free of tripod to take casual pictures at home or when you travel. With 18-55 Kit and this, I only need SB400 and sigma 30mm F1.4 to complete my Nikon D40 lens set. The pictures and memories you shot with this zoom lens are priceless, go for it if you are still hesitating.

• Reviewed by: greensustainer

  12-14-07

  Duration of ownership: 20 Days

  Strengths: Good depth of focus. Very stable for my shaky hands

  Weaknesses:Blurs at higher magnifications, but could be my fault

  Overall Evaluation: I am in my early stages of DLSR cameras. I wanted a lens that was similar to my SLR days. This one was it. The VR function greatly helps when one does not have a tripod on hand. The telephoto capability does allow for good closeups, but has a tendency to blur. This only occurs at maximum zoom, so it is more human error. I would recommend this as a starter telephoto lens for anyone looking onto DSLR.

• Reviewed by: cliffrouse11baseball

  12-14-07

  Duration of ownership: 4 Days

  Strengths: VR, Sharp, great photo quality, and light.

  Weaknesses:Plastic Mount, not great in low light situations.

  Overall Evaluation: Great lens for the price. Can't anyone beat a lens at this price range with Vibration Reduction. Very great photos, just not great in low light situations, which is very understandable giving the price range. Cant beat it for the price.

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