NIKON AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED VR II Lens – White Box (New)
$269.00
Price: $269.00
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Optimized for Nikon’s compact DX-format DSLRs, the AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED VR II features a retracting design that’s small and lightweight-ideal for travel and everyday use. Its versatile zoom range goes from 55mm, which is great for portraits and group shots, up to 200mm telephoto for catching close-ups on the sports field, school events and more. Forget about blurry photos and shaky videos; Vibration Reduction (VR) helps keep your photos sharp and your videos steady. On its own, the AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED VR II is a great multipurpose lens. As a companion to the 18-55mm kit lens that comes with many DX-format DSLRs, it offers continuous coverage across the entire focal length range from 18mm to 200mm.FEATURES: Small, lightweight telephoto zoom lens – Thanks to a new retractable lens barrel design, the AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED VR II is remarkably small and lightweight, making it a well-balanced match to Nikon DX-format DSLRs. Zoomed out, it’s just 83mm long, approximately 20% shorter than previous models. Zoomed in, it provides 200mm of telephoto reach to get you closer to all the shots that matter. Vibrant, clear photos and videos – The AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED VR II is an advanced lens that pushes Nikon’s new high-resolution DSLRs to peak performance. Super Integrated Coating (SIC) delivers superior color quality while reducing ghosting and lens flare. Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass nearly eliminates optical distortion, while a rounded seven-blade diaphragm makes out of focus elements look more natural. Nikon Vibration Reduction (VR) technology – Forget about blurry photos and shaky videos with the AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED VR II. Nikon Vibration Reduction (VR) image stabilization provides 4.0 stops of blur free handheld shooting, assuring dramatically sharper still images, steadier HD videos and enhanced low-light performance.
Compact telephoto zoom that’s great for action, people and travel. Metering – Full aperture
Focal Length Range : 55 -200 mm, Minimum Focus Distance : 3.7 ft. ( 1.1 m). Maximum angle of view (DX-format): 28°50′, Minimum angle of view (DX-format): 8°
Super Integrated Coating (SIC) delivers superior color quality while reducing ghosting and lens flare
Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass nearly eliminates optical distortion, while a rounded seven-blade diaphragm makes out of focus elements look more natural
Nikon Vibration Reduction (VR) image stabilization provides 4.0 stops of blur free handheld shooting, assuring dramatically sharper still images, steadier HD videos and enhanced low-light performance
Customers say
Customers find the camera lens offers good quality for landscape and hobby photos. They consider it a good value for the price, with its VR II feature allowing hand-held shots in low light. The zoom range is suitable for portraits and equine photography.
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Keith –
Small compact lens, with ED glass element, ultrasonic drive, F mount, for F and DX Nikon cameras.
Only caveat, no direct focus screw, and plastic mounting flange. Zoom focal ring, may need to glued down over use. Otherwise, unit is smooth in working zoom and focus, images clean, sharp, light in weight, relatively silent in use. Just advised seller to be clear about what they meant they said âWhite boxed newâ, they said it was in fact used, but nothing showed to be a problem. Low cost, high optical performance.
Dean B. –
Best Starter Lens ever
I bought this lens for $250 this summer with my D5300. I have upgraded to a D7200 but will keep this lens indefinitely. This lens is perfect for any kind of photography whether you are a beginner, amateur or even semi-pro, or going from one to the next like me. Auto focus is not the fastest if comparing it to the f/2.8 equivalents, but for the cost its pretty exceptional. 55-200mm is amazing range, and I wish there were f/2.8 lenses with that extra 15mm of width. Portraits, landscape, sports can all be done on this lens with the right camera settings. Only problem is low-light settings. Manual focus becomes your only option in that scenario. Conclusion: Buying this used at anywhere less than $200 is an absolute bargain. Durable from drops, easy to clean. Crisp photos and very easy to get used to.
Amazon Customer –
Great lens!!
Works perfect and good quality!!
Free88 –
Solid Budget Lens
This is a very good budget zoom lens, although a stretch to call it a good lens at any price.Image quality, sharpness, low light capabilities, etc. are all about average. Nothing is going to wow you with this lens. Its pretty middle of the road, which was my expectation. IQ, sharpness, etc., could definitely be better. Overall, it is a serviceable lens in these respects. This part is a bit subjective, so I will leave it at that.The AF/MF is a mixed bag. The AF motor is rather loud. Not so much that people around will think you have a “device,” but just saying. It makes a lot more noise than my AF-P kit lenses. Also, there are less options in camera (D5600) for AF drive modes for AF-S, and the AF-P lenses are more capable in this respect. The focusing speeds are comparable to other budget lenses. Other than being noisy, the AF is good enough. The MF is not great. In fact, its poor. The MF ring feels like cheap china junk. It does not have that fluid dampened feeling like the AF-P kit lenses. Its loose and rickety by design. Also, the range is very short, which makes it hard to fine tune a manual focus. Finally, if you the AF is switched on, you cannot MF override by use of the ring. The ring becomes locked. The AF-P kit lenses do not do this. You can be in AF mode, but then also make a MF fine adjustment on the fly. This is a little annoying. I wouldn’t say a dealbreaker, but definitely annoying.Weight is also a consideration for me. Its rather a big consideration. Weight is what keeps me away from the 18-140 VR, and other very wide focal range lenses. Yes, it would be convenient to just bring one lens with a wider focal range vs two each with smaller ranges. But the 18-140 VR (490g) is quite a bit heavier than the 18-55 VR (205g) or 55-200 VR. (300g). It almost weighs as much as both combined. I would rather the lens on the camera be light, even if it means carrying a second (or more) lens in a backpack or whatever as I am always committed to bringing the backpack anyway. I also dont mind sacrificing photographic capabilities for lower weight. It works better for me in my hand, on a sling, or hung around my neck, and that is what keeps me shooting. This was perhaps the main reason I chose the D5600 over the D7500. If the whole package is too heavy, I am not bringing it with me and therefore getting no shots. If you are like me, you will love the lighter weight of the 55-200 VR despite its shortcomings.Overall, for a budget lens, its a solid choice. Not going to take the best pictures, but good enough for general photography. The MF does suck big time. But, the light weight is a huge plus for people like me. Its pretty hard to argue against getting this lens at under one forty, so I would say low price is also a huge plus. If you are ok with bringing two or more lenses but also want to keep the bag and camera light, this lens a great choice. I really want to rate it 4.5 stars, with a half star deduction for the poor MF.
Charles Swiger –
Nikkor DX 55-200mm (2015) lens
I’d actually give this 4.5 stars, but I’m willing to round up since another reviewer gave 1 star when shipped an older version of the lens. (That should be a 1-star against the shipper, not this product. I received the Feb 2015 version of this lens with gold VR and “1:4-5.6G II ED”.)Pros: for the price point, this is a very sharp telephoto zoom lens. If you’ve got the common 18-55mm kit lens, this is the perfect companion for anyone wanting more zoom. The zoom action is smooth and there is no signs of creep since the lens is quite lightweight. VR II seems to work nicely for hand-held shots, although I haven’t had the lens for a week, so I haven’t taken a lot of shots with it yet. Auto-focus speed seems fine, although maybe I’m more patient than some.Cons: This has a plastic bayonet mount rather than metal, and it only has Auto and Manual focus modes, not the “M/A” which lets you autofocus and then tweak by hand. I guess that’s expected as there is a huge price jump to get to a pro lens like the Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II.
Phineas sullivan –
Amazing Lens
I am in love with this lens, it will definitely help my long shots. Very worth it for the money
The Richardson Family –
Seller delivered nice product too me
This is my first time buying through a private seller especially saved with used like new. I was a little worried considering itâs a 10-year-old camera lens but it works perfectly just fine. Iâm very grateful. It looks brand new.
It’s compact for travel and has a strong grip on my ipad –
Great buy
I got the lens for my Nikon d3200 and it was perfect for getting the bird pictures I wanted.
FJAB –
Recibimos el objetivo Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED VR II en perfectas condiciones de transporte. El objetivo, aunque es de segunda mano, se encuentra en perfectas condiciones, tanto de aspecto como en su operatividad. Ha sido una compra excelente.
Daniel Ram –
Excelente lente, muy recomendado en mi caso para eventos, tiene un zoom muy ideal para no ser estorboso y tomar muy buenas fotos, tomando en cuenta el factor de multiplicacion tiene muy buen zoom, es silencioso, se compensa muy bien con la estabilizacion, recomendado para tener en tu kit de lentes. El producto ademas llego super bien de un dia a otro, y lo compre a un buen precio.
Client Kindle –
Excellent objectif de bonne facture, léger et pratique, la stabilisation VR II est un atout. Très bon rapport qualité prix, cet objectif s’avère un très bon complément au 18/55. J’ai réalisé d’excellentes photos animaliers en extérieurs même par faible luminosité.
Rene Justen –
Vorweg: Fotografie ist für mich nur ein Hobby und ich würde mich als Unerfahren bezeichnen.Als Anfänger gefällt mir dieses Objektiv sehr gut, da es günstig und kompakt ist dabei aber für mich vollkommen ausreichende Qualität in jeder Hinsicht bietet.Hatte bisher keine Probleme mit der Bildqualität, die nicht eher hinter der Kamera entstanden sind.Das Objektiv funktioniert seit Kauf ohne haken oder Probleme. Der Bildstabilisator macht nen guten Job (bei 200mm Brennweite 1/60sec aus der Hand noch brauchbar).Für meine Ansprüche reicht auch die Lichtstärke aus. Wenn nicht dunkel greift auch der Autofokus recht schnell und sicher.
XP –
The pictures with this is lens are stunning. I did not expect this much quality from this small telephoto, but I’d say it is definitely worth its price and beyond. Completes my kit with Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G and 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR2 (which is pretty deceiving) on D5200 body. The ED lens makes a difference on the colours richness and image cispness and the VR really helps at taking clear pictures. The autofocus is fairly fast, but not that silent. I use this lens as a recreational photographer. I recommend buying this lens for outdoor pictures (events, nature) and indoor when some to plenty light is available.