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Nikon 55mm - 200mm f/4-5.6G ED-IF AF-S DX VR (Vibration Reduction) Autofocus Zoom Lens - Grey Market

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Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.5 stars

(based on 11 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Describe Yourself:

Enthusiast(7)

Pros:

Consistent output(5), Durable(5), Easily interchangeable(8), Fast / accurate auto-focus(10), Lightweight(6)

Best Uses:

General purpose(9), Sports/action(5), Wildlife(3)

A solid lens for a nice price

By Hokie Joe

from Maryland on 5/10/2010

Pros:

Easily Interchangeable, Fast / accurate auto-focus, Lightweight

Best Uses:

Landscape/Scenery, Sports/Action, Wildlife Photos

Describe Yourself:

Casual Photographer

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon Nikon 55mm - 200mm f/4-5.6G ED-IF AF-S DX VR (Vibration Reduction) Autofocus Zoom Lens - Grey Market:

Don't be put off by the price; this is a solid lens. I have been using this lens exclusively for my kids sports and have been getting some great pictures. It's lightweight, focuses quickly, is sharp and is a work horse. This lens is a must-have.

Great Product

By JBarch

from Missouri on 2/22/2010

Pros:

Durable, Easily Interchangeable, Lightweight

Cons:

Slow focus with flash

Best Uses:

Sports/Action

Describe Yourself:

Photo Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon Nikon 55mm - 200mm f/4-5.6G ED-IF AF-S DX VR (Vibration Reduction) Autofocus Zoom Lens - Grey Market:

This lens is great for sports shots and distance but not close up! Perfect for what I needed

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Great zoom lens, beautiful bokeh

By FT

from Philadelphia, PA on 11/26/2009

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Pros:

Consistent Output, Durable, Easily Interchangeable, Great bokeh, Sharp Focus

Cons:

Slow Focus

Best Uses:

Flowers, General Use, Wildlife

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon Nikon 55mm - 200mm f/4-5.6G ED-IF AF-S DX VR (Vibration Reduction) Autofocus Zoom Lens - Grey Market:

This is a great lens, gets nice and close to the subject at 200mm and creates beautiful bokeh, throwing out the background a lot at 200mm. It's very sharp and pretty fast. If you consider the non-VR version, I'd definitely pay the extra to get the VR since the f-stop isn't that low and it could cause problems at higher zooms. I've found the VR very helpful.

The casing is not the strongest since it's plastic and the focus is a bit slow, but it's nothing major.

Overall a really good lens to compliment the 18-55 kit lens.

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Plant and bokeh

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Very satisfied with this product.

By Nana the photographer

from Granite Falls, NC on 11/2/2009

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Pros:

Durable, Quick Focus, Rugged, Sharp Focus

Best Uses:

General Use

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon Nikon 55mm - 200mm f/4-5.6G ED-IF AF-S DX VR (Vibration Reduction) Autofocus Zoom Lens - Grey Market:

Very pleased to have the vibration reduction feature.

Good quality; good value

By Nana the photographer from Granite Falls, NC on 11/2/2009

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Pros:

Consistent Output, Lightweight, Rugged, Sharp Focus

Best Uses:

General Use

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon Nikon 55mm - 200mm f/4-5.6G ED-IF AF-S DX VR (Vibration Reduction) Autofocus Zoom Lens - Grey Market:

Purchased for vibration reduction feature; very pleased.

Great on a tripod

By Joe

from Cape Girardea, Mo. on 1/21/2008

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Pros:

A bit shakey when handhel, Consistent Output, Durable, Easily Interchangeable, Not great for action pics, Rugged, Strong Construction

Cons:

Blurry Focus

Best Uses:

General Use, Sports/Action

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon Nikon 55mm - 200mm f/4-5.6G ED-IF AF-S DX VR (Vibration Reduction) Autofocus Zoom Lens - Grey Market:

Good lens, poor user

[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

Great lens for the price

By matt from newport, ri on 12/15/2007

Describe Yourself:

Semi-Professional

Pros:

Lightweight, Sharp Focus

Cons:

None so far

Best Uses:

General Use, Portraits, Sports/Action

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon Nikon 55mm - 200mm f/4-5.6G ED-IF AF-S DX VR (Vibration Reduction) Autofocus Zoom Lens - Grey Market:

This lens is fantastic for the money. I'm sure it is not as durable as the much more expensive Nikon lenses. I am very careful with my equipment and I hope to get lots of use from this very sharp lens.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Nice!

By ma®©

from The Netherlands on 11/25/2007

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Pros:

Easily Interchangeable, Lightweight, Sharp Focus

Best Uses:

General Use, Upgrade

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon Nikon 55mm - 200mm f/4-5.6G ED-IF AF-S DX VR (Vibration Reduction) Autofocus Zoom Lens - Grey Market:

Nice match to the 18-55 kitlens of my D40.
The VR function is great, especially when targetting the imiga in the viewer is much more stable.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Outstanding Value

By Bob

from Hampton, VA on 7/10/2007

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Pros:

Easily Interchangeable, Lightweight, Quiet, Rugged, Sharp Focus, Strong Construction

Best Uses:

General Use, Sports/Action, Wildlife

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon Nikon 55mm - 200mm f/4-5.6G ED-IF AF-S DX VR (Vibration Reduction) Autofocus Zoom Lens - Grey Market:

Outstanding lens for the price. You can't go wrong with this one.

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Great Lens

By Pennsy1

from Furlong, PA on 7/10/2007

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Pros:

Consistent Output, Durable, Easily Interchangeable, Quiet, Rugged, Sharp Focus, Strong Construction

Cons:

Heavy

Best Uses:

General Use, Travel Photography, Upgrade, Wildlife

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon Nikon 55mm - 200mm f/4-5.6G ED-IF AF-S DX VR (Vibration Reduction) Autofocus Zoom Lens - Grey Market:

I ran a complete set of photos increasing the telephoto. The clarity & sharpness of this lens as amazing. I used the VR at various exposures & also shot without the VR. Again pictures were razor sharp. This is one of the best lens I have ever used. If you purchase this lens you will not be disappointed.

[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

Aewsome in so many ways..

By media21

from fort kent, maine on 7/10/2007

Describe Yourself:

Semi-Professional

Pros:

Consistent Output, Easily Interchangeable, Fast Recycling, Sharp Focus, Strong Construction

Best Uses:

General Use, Portraits, Professional Work

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon Nikon 55mm - 200mm f/4-5.6G ED-IF AF-S DX VR (Vibration Reduction) Autofocus Zoom Lens - Grey Market:

this is my first VR lense from nikon, and i will never use anything else from now on. excellent for weddings, especially if you cannot get right close the the alter, and when the wedding processional comes into the church, this lense is the best i have ever used for telephoto purposes.

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