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

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Nikon AF-S DX VR Zoom-NIKKOR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED (2166) Nikon has a long history of development of a variety of products that allow for the simple enjoyment of high-quality imaging, beginning of course, with digital cameras. In recent years, the digital wave has led to great changes in the ways in which images, videos and music are enjoyed. Nikon AF-S DX VR Zoom-NIKKOR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED (2166) Features: • Versatile and compact 3.6x Zoom-NIKKOR brings the action to the photographer. Ideal for portraiture, family, sports, nature and wildlife • Nikon's VR (Vibration Reduction) reduces the effects of camera shake, allowing hand-held shooting at up to 3 shutter speeds slower than would be possible for dramatically sharper images • An ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass element minimizes chromatic aberration, contributing to superior optical performance • New compact rod-type Silent Wave Motor (SW) enables ultra-high speed auto focusing with exceptional accuracy and super-quiet operation • Focus mode switch enables quick switching between A (Autofocus) and M (Manual Focus) • The lens is constructed with 15 elements in 11 groups • 7-blade rounded diaphragm provides more natural out-of-focus highlights Nikon AF-S DX VR Zoom-NIKKOR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED (2166) Specifications: • Focal Length Range: 55-200mm • Zoom Ratio: 3.6x • Maximum Aperture: 4-5.6 • Minimum Aperture: 22-32 • Autofocus: Yes • AF-S (Silent Wave Motor): Yes • Compatible Format(s): DX, FX in DX Crop Mode • Vibration Reduction: Yes • Distance Information: Yes • ED Glass Elements: Yes • Super Integrated Coating: Yes • Internal Focusing: Yes • Minimum Focus Distance: 3.6 ft. (1.1m) • Maximum Angle of View: 8° • Minimum Angle of View: 28°50' • Lens (Elements): 15 • Lens (Groups): 11 • Maximum Reproduction Ratio: 1:4.3 • Dimensions: 2.9x2.9in. (Diameter x Length), 3.9x99.5mm (Diameter x Length) • Weight: 11.8oz. (335g) • Mount Type: Nikon F-Bayonet • Accepts Filter Type: Screw-on • Filter Size: 52mm • Lens Attachment Size: 52mm • Lens Case: CL-0918 • Lens Hood: HB-37 • Supplied Accessories: LC-52 52mm snap-on front lens cap; LF-1 rear lens cap

Specification	Description
Model	2166, 2166-, 55-200mm VR, AF-S DX VR
UPC	018208021666
Aperture	f/4.0-5.6
Attachment Diameter	52mm
Filter/Wide Angle Capability	52mm
Fits Camera Made By	Nikon
Lens or Filter Type	Zoom Lens
Lens Type	Zoom
Magnification	0.25x
Select	Digital Specific Lenses
Select Lens Style	Telephoto Zooms
Select Mount	Nikon
Type	Telephoto
Weight (Pounds)	0.74

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★★★★☆

4.0

Best for the money

"I have been extremely impressed with this lens! The only one that I would deem better would be the 18-200mm, but what a price tag. It is amazing what a difference the VR makes on this lens. My only complaint is the reinforced plastic material that it is made of makes it feel a little fragile, but so far seems to be very durable. Even with the high f stops, I have been impressed with the ability of this lens to c..." Read Full Review »

Jun 28, 2007 by CJ

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"This lens produced probably the single sharpest image I've ever seen come out of my camera. At 100% crop, it was still almost perfectly crisp. I couldn't believe it. There was distortion at the edges, but stopping the lens down a little probably would've helped that. I used flash to take the picture. I compared the focus speed right there in the store to the 70-300VR, and the 55-200VR was faster by a LOT. ..." Read Full Review »

Oct 02, 2007 by Matt

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★★★★☆

4.0

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D40 w 55-200mm VR

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Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED IF AF-S DX VR Zoom Telephoto Nikkor Lens Review

Very nice addition to the kit lense.

★★★★☆

4.0

"I am new to photography and this is my first DSLR ModelD80 which I bought on 4-4-08. I have found it be an easy to use lens and with good results for the average person that doesnt want to spend 700.00 on a lense on top of other accesories at the dame time of buying a new camera This is a great buy …" Read Full Review »

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Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED IF AF-S DX VR Zoom Telephoto Nikkor Lens Review

A great addition for D40 owners.

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5.0

"This is a perfect companion lens to the kit lens on the D40 and D40X. The quality is exactly on par with the kit lens (which is quite good for a kit lens), and the VR system works very well. Hand-held shots at 200mm with shutter speeds down around 1/50th come out with no discernible blur. If you wan …" Read Full Review »

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Vibration Reduction A Huge Advantage!

★★★★☆

4.0

"A few days after I received this lens I had the chance to capture a red-tailed hawk, which resides in the park reserve adjacent to my house. I got out my Manfroto/Bogen tripod and started to take exposures (with VR off of course) using a range of shutter speeds to obtain the sharpest image. I used t …" Read Full Review »

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Very nice.

★★★★☆

4.0

"I bought this as an upgrade to the 55-200 non VR model. I liked the non-VR model, which performed just fine optically but found I needed help with stabilization. This VR model does just what it is supposed to do.With the non-VR model, I was able to hand-hold as slow as about 1/350 sec at 200 mm Wi …" Read Full Review »

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