Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED VR II AF-S DX NIKKOR Lens - USA Warranty - Bundle with 52mm Filter Kit, Lens Cap Leash and Professional Software Package

2018-07-09T20:00:00

This is a terrific lens for travel. It is very light weight, being made of plastic, with a plastic mount. It has advanced optics and takes excellent photos in the 55mm to 135mm range and very good photos in the 135mm to 200mm range. We old folks convert DX lenses in our minds to their 35mm film versions: this lens has the same reach as a 35mm film camera's 85mm to 300mm zoom lens. At the short end, and using f/4 to blur backgrounds, this is a fine portrait lens. Fully zoomed out, it is useful for sports and for travel photos. The VR II vibration reduction makes it possible to get sharp photos at low shutter speeds. At the full 200mm extension, I get sharp photos at just 1/50th of a second shutter speeds. At the wide end the best results are at f/5.6 and f/8. Fully extended, the best results are at f/8 and f/11. When taking sports photos, it is important to remember that the VR II vibration reduction "freezes" the minor movements of your hands. It does not "freeze" the movement of the runner stealing second base. To freeze sports action requires high shutter speeds of 1/500th of a second or 1/1000 of a second. Folks who say their photos are not sharp need to take a moment to lock in focus and use a fast shutter speed to freeze the movement of their subject. It is very light because of its plastic build and plastic mount. It is NOT a heavy duty lens designed for someone taking photos in all sorts of weather, day after day as many pros do. Yet, I suspect some professional photographers DO carry this lens instead of a pro zoom that weighs three times more and costs ten times as much. It is so light you can forget it is in your bag. And, the photo quality is superb.

AlanHouston

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2018-06-06T17:53:10

This guy was so cool. Easy to use and got great shots from it.

Monica S.

2018-05-09T09:07:32

Very good for an inexpensive lens. I was shocked at how good it is. I took it to Bend, OR on a trip - it was the only lens I had with me and used it to shoot some birds.

rich c.

2018-03-21T12:13:22

You get what you pay for. Light lens, but not the sharpest lens either.

WOLFRAM L.

2017-12-28T19:00:00

I recently purchased this lens as a bday gift to myself :-) and was even thinking about returning it for something more along the lines of a 18-300mm lens since I already have a 18-55mm & a 50mm lens. However, when I went out to use it for the first time I was amazed at the clarity of my photos from this lens. I think that this will make a good walk around lens - especially if you're just getting started in photography, like myself - unless you're looking for a walk around lens that will give you more in the way of wide angle to telephoto shots. I'm looking forward to seriously road testing this lens.

SReliford

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2017-12-11T21:37:02

This is an amazing lens. It is light but sturdy. I would recommend this lens to anyone at any skill level.

KENNETH W.

2017-12-10T16:12:19

This DX zoom lens is lightweight and a nice companion to the Nikon 18-55mm DX zoom lens. The range of zoom is nice in such a lightweight package. With an aperture of 4-5.6, photos in low light can be challenging, but it is clear that this is not a 2.8 lens.

Jeremy T.

2017-12-05T08:20:25

I am really pleased with my recent purchase of a Nikon 28 mm lens...Great addition to my supply of lenses.

ISOM J.

2017-11-01T11:24:47

This did everything I thought it would do and is very sharp out to 200mm. Nice compact and light weight. Ideal for travel.

Gary B.

2017-11-01T08:33:12

The customer service is great, actually got a call back from the same person i originally spoke with a day later to make sure my order was correct..amazing these days!! The lens is a great value Adorama has USA warranty products at the same prices as the competitions gray market imports. Can't thank you enough for the great service. Doug

WALTER A.

2017-08-27T11:40:01

This is a great lens for the money and the bundle makes it a great choice from Adorama. My camera is an FX, D750, but my wife's DX camera takes great pictures as well and this lens is an awesome contributor to her portfolio.

David V.

2017-08-25T01:40:52

Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED VR II AF-S DX Nikkor lens bundle has just the right components: an awesome lens, useful filters, and a good, basic software pkg. I chose the pkg specifically for the lens. I have used the same lens without the VR, and it was fine, but the VR II makes a huge, professional-looking difference. Good match for the Nikon D3200.

MARGARET M.

2017-08-23T09:44:28

Good value and value added items are always welcome with the lens package. Not to mention that shipment was super fast.

Lee S.

2017-07-12T18:14:11

I tries it on my D610 and the VR seems to work very good. Don't expect a lot from its image quality but it should be OK for your purpose.

Minh T.

2017-06-23T13:57:52

I love it ! Just the right size for average zoom shooting

John G.

2017-06-22T22:45:30

This met and exceeded my expectations.

DENNIS C.

2017-06-16T16:07:11

Variable zoom, good quality lens glass.

John G.

2017-06-04T15:38:27

I am very satisfied with the lens and Adorama's service was swift and painless. The rest of the kit was a real bonus.

Roger F.

2017-05-23T17:42:07

This zoom lens is as good as my 70-200 f 2.8 Nikon, except for the smaller aperture of 4.5. Otherwise it only weighs and costs a fraction of the other.

JAIME L.

2017-05-23T12:42:45

I have previously used just my kit lens and a 35mm. This one helps me have a better range. I have used it a handful of times and I am really pleased with the clarity! You hear so much about the quality of zoom lenses, but I think this is definitely a good lens for a stellar price. The filters look great, but I haven't used them yet.

Kristin W.

2017-05-21T10:33:11

Amazingly sharp and compact. I own 9 other Nikon lenses, some of which are quite expensive, and this one still has that Nikon pop even though it was inexpensive. The reviews knocking this for having a plastic mount are nonsense. If you are banging your camera around hard enough to damage this lens you should not be using gear of nikons caliber.

RANDALL E.

2017-05-16T18:28:55

Really, I just got back into photography after a long default to Canon Powershot point & shoot which were good cameras. My Nikon DSLR 3400 is the first foray into higher level shooting. I have an FE2 film SLR with many telephoto & wide angle lenses. So that's my touchstone. Regarding this lens, It's light and useful as a long lens choice. It's easy to use and easy to switch out with the standard 18-55 lens that came with my camera. I sort of wish I went to the 300 mm choice. It's kind of like having an old 4speed manual sport car and wishing for overdrive for an extra kick. Also wish it was a motorized zoom. But those are small issues. I like the sharpness, it's easy to focus, it's lightweight and the results are satisfactory to me.

jerrold a.

2017-05-14T10:00:41

Clear sharp lens, fast auro-focus at a good price. Handle carefully, the mount is plastic.

JEFF M.

2017-04-28T20:00:00

I love it but I wish it could be faster on the D3200. I recommend it to junior photographers such as me. If you are a new beginner you have to buy this lens and the reasons are its cheap, its got VR, Its got a zoom rande of 55-200 which is pretty good for sports and wildlife.

ProNikon

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2017-04-20T12:37:45

Nikon's 55-200mm new ED lens meets 99% of our travel photography 'zoom' needs. It is light weight, so very easy to carry around all day while hiking. Images are very sharp and clear. 'Bokeh' is very good, too. We like that it 'folds up' really small (and locks) when not in use. Fits nicely in a pocket. Only thing we don't really like is the plastic push-on rear lens cap that came with the lens. No way a deal breaker, so get the Nikon LF-4 replacement rear cap here at Adorama (~$) if that bothers you. The VR (image stabilization) works great. We can shoot hand-held at full zoom easily at 1/60th sec. and, if held properly, at the slower speed of 1/30th without blurred images. Again, saving weight while hiking as tripod is usually not needed. All in all, a great lens that gets the job done.

Richard L.

2017-04-17T09:44:52

Five stars because for its price, it can't be beat. This lens is sharp and light. Seems to be all plastic construction, including mount. I have several of Nikons plastic lenses and haven't had any problems but I'm not rough on my equipment and don't leave them in hot places. VR is good, giving useful low light capabilities. Wish it had larger max aperture for shallower depth of field. I'm going to use this lens a lot because of its compactness and light weight.

ALLEN W.

2017-04-14T17:44:01

This is the best Nikon lens I've ever used. Never had a VR lens before and it's incredibly useful. This is my new go-to lens for portraiture.

Rod A.

2017-04-14T09:48:41

This lens really surprised me, it might the sharpest Nikon lens for the money there is. Given the price, I didn't have high expectations but it's amazingly sharp. Nice and compact too. It's a great deal for the price ($146), could be the best deal in lens Nikon sells.

rich c.

2017-03-28T09:21:08

This is a good bundle of a lens with filters, etc, st the same price other places sell just the lens alone.

AVINASH K.

2017-03-26T07:02:16

Love this lens, I bought this lens on a monday and got it on Wednesday!! Didn't even pay for shipping, it's the perfect tele lens for my hobby and the price is unbeatable... In my personal opinion, best lens to buy if you are on a tight budget. I love buying my equipment from Adorama, trust worthy, and fast! Without a doubt, I would reccomend buying this lens and anything else that you desire from Adorama!

Hayden S.