Used Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED VR II AF-S DX Nikkor Lens

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2018-07-09T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Ultra-light Weight - Great Photos

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

2018-06-06T17:53:10

Rated 4 out of 5

Perfect for beginners

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

Monica S.

2018-05-09T09:07:32

Rated 5 out of 5

Surprised at this lens

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

Rated 3 out of 5

Good lens for a startup kit.

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

WOLFRAM L.

2017-12-28T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

So far, so good!

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

2017-07-12T18:14:11

Rated 5 out of 5

Good lens for beginner!

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

Rated 5 out of 5

A1

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

John G.

2017-05-23T17:42:07

Rated 5 out of 5

As good as it gets

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.

2017-05-16T18:28:55

Rated 4 out of 5

Quality, lightweight value choice for casual photographer

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.

2017-04-28T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

THE BEST FOR BEGINNERS

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

2017-03-21T17:51:24

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent Nikon Lense

I purchased this Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm f/4-5.6G VR II lens as part of a package deal from Adorama. The price was great and the lens is outstanding. I've taken some great pictures of my grandchildren's basket ball and soccer games with this lens.

Walt M.

2017-03-02T01:37:40

Rated 5 out of 5

Outstanding keep on the camera lens for grab shots.

This lens is nice and lightweight. It folds down to a smaller size when not in immediate use. I can place it into a jacket pocket easily when running out the door. I have four of them that I leave on my cameras all the time.

JOHN G.

2017-01-27T07:50:26

Rated 4 out of 5

Freakishly small and light with excellent sharpness

I bought this lens to replace my Sigma 70-300mm APO DG lens. I needed a lens with VR and a sharp image. I chose this lens based on the specs alone. The lens produces very sharp images with little distortion (more than my Sigma but when shooting nature shots barrel/pincushion really don't matter). The lens is freakishly small and light to produce such good images. Wish the filter size was at least 58 though as I've tossed all my tiny 52 filters.

ANDY G.

2017-01-13T10:04:35

Rated 5 out of 5

Nikon 55-200mm Lens

A great lightweight lens that works really well. I purchased it as an extra lens for my Nikon D5300 and it's the perfect addition. The pictures are fantastic. I would definitely recommend it to someone looking for a great lens at a fantastic value.

SUSAN K.

2016-12-23T08:43:56

Rated 5 out of 5

Love it

Great lens, inexpensive. Takes awesome portraits.

Timothy T.

2016-10-25T10:55:55

Rated 5 out of 5

Great lens!

Great lens, highly recommend it! Pictures are very nice!

KATIE D.

2016-10-24T14:48:26

Rated 4 out of 5

I love the picture quality for the price

I love the picture quality for the price. I am just starting off as a photographer and it allows me to capture longer distance shots, especially for action sports. The price you pay is the quality you get, not a professional lens by any standard but great for starting off.

Kevin P.

2016-10-12T09:12:25

Rated 4 out of 5

Remarkable Price for a Lens that Delivers

Nikon has developed a new generation of lenses using what seem to be state-of-the-art plastics to hold their state-of-the-art glass. Old timers like me worry about (and penalize star ratings for) their not having steel bayonet mounts on the lenses, but as we do not bounce our lenses around like basketballs anyway, perhaps Nikon is right and we are wrong. IF IN FACT YOU HAVE A USE FOR a relatively long-focus zoom lens, this is a great bargain, very compact in storage, light in weight, and sharp as a tack even at 200mm. I more often need the range of my 18-105mm zoom, but for more elusive subject matter--birds and small wild animals, for example--this 55-200mm is much to be preferred. That the filter diameter is the old Nikon standard 52mm may be seen as some advantage, as most of us by now have a closet full of them left over from our Nikon SLR days--and of course 52mm filters are still less expensive. The combination of VR and light weight make successful hand-held photographs a reality even at 200mm. All the electronics needed to handle this lens are already built into your camera, so you may be confident of your results.

DOUGLAS J.

2016-10-03T18:07:17

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent Product and customer service

Excellent lens and fast shipping and excellent customer service.... i was in a hurry to get my lens because I was traveling and I contacted them and they did their best to ship it for me quickly I got it in two days.. And I love the Filters that came with the lens I would recommend it to anyone . I would like to thank Adorma customer service team .

MOSTAFA E.

2016-10-01T15:57:23

Rated 4 out of 5

Good compliment to 18-55mm kit lens

If you own a D3000/5000/7000 series Nikon that came with one of the many Nikkor 18-55 kit lenses, this is a good option to add some additional reach to your bag. Like the 18-55mm, the lens is small, light and takes the same 52mm diameter filters; so you can share them across both lenses. The lens has vibration reduction for additional steadiness. The auto-focus mechanism is quiet and reasonably fast. I found the 55-200mm (approx. 80-300mm, full-frame equivalent) to be great for photographing kids' sports from the sideline. It gave good reach across the field and was still wide enough to get some shots closer in. The two biggest things I noticed on the down side for this lens was that the zoom ring on my sample is a bit stiff. Not terrible, but not as smooth and easy as some of the more expensive Nikkor lenses I've used; but it also doesn't creep in or out from mid-zoom. The other thing is the plastic lens mount. In general I prefer the metal mounts, but at the price-point of this lens it's what you're going to get. If you need more telephoto reach, either the 55-300mm or the 70-300mm options might be worth considering, but be prepared for some additional size and weight. I also own a 18-200mm Nikkor, and while the convenience of having just the one lens for this same zoom range without swapping lenses is nice, I think the combination of the 18-55mm and 55-200mm is better. These two lenses give sharper images with less overall distortion than the single lens option with no zoom creep. Overall, I recommend this lens--especially with the ($) instant rebate offered at the time of this review.

RICHARD S.

2016-09-22T10:07:08

Rated 5 out of 5

No better lens for the money.

Just read Ken Rockwell's review (kenrockwell.com). 'Nuff said.

DANIEL L.

2015-06-19T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great product.... but the locking broke :(

This camera lens worked great with my D5000 but 2 parts out of 3 parts that locks the lens to the body has broken and will only stay on if you hold it in to place and the photos are now coming out burly because of it :(

YesI'm13

2015-06-03T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Sharp lens in a small package

Took this lens with me to the ball park today, fully extended and handheld took sharp crisp pictures with great contrast and color. Works really well with mr D7100. Recommend? Absolutely! Two things that are impressive, lightweight and sharp on the long end. I live in San Francisco mainly shoot with a wide angle or my 35mm, never really have use for a telephoto normally. Today found me in a luxury box far from the field at the Giants game so I thought I'd try out my telephoto all I can say is wow.

Phil

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Nikon 55-200mm VR II Specifications

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  • Brand

    Nikon

  • MPN

    20050

  • Lens Series

    Nikon DX

  • Color

    Black

  • Lens Type

    Standard to Telephoto Zoom

  • Lens Mount

    Nikon

  • Format Compatibility

    APS-C / DX

  • Focus Type

    Auto Focus

  • Focusing Technology

    N/A

  • Closest Focus Distance

    44.4" / 110cm

  • Distance Information

    N/A

  • Built-In Motor

    Yes

  • Focal Length

    55-200mm

  • Angle Of View

    28.7 - 8 deg.

  • 35mm Equivalent Focal Length

    82-300mm

  • Coverage

    N/A

  • Minimum Aperture

    f/22 - 32

  • Maximum Aperture

    f/4-5.6

  • Maximum Magnification

    N/A

  • Lens Coating

    N/A

  • Aspherical Elements

    N/A

  • ED Glass Elements

    Yes

  • Filter Size

    52mm

Construction

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  • Lens Elements / Groups

    13 Elements / 9 Groups

  • Diaphragm Blades

    7

  • Dimensions

    2.7 x 3.2" (70.5 x 83mm)

  • Weight

    10.6oz / 300g

Features

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  • Image Stabilization Type

    VR

  • Tripod Collar

    Yes

  • Waterproof / Water Resistant

    N/A

  • Dust Resistant

    N/A

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About Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED VR II AF-S DX Nikkor Lens

FEATURED REVIEWS

Sharp lens in a small package

By Phil

Took this lens with me to the ball park today, fully extended and handheld took sharp crisp pictures with great contrast and color. Works really well with mr D7100. Recommend? Absolutely! Two things that are impressive, lightweight and sharp on the long end. I live in San Francisco mainly shoot with a wide angle or my 35mm, never really have use for a telephoto normally. Today found me in a luxury box far from the field at the Giants game so I thought I'd try out my telephoto all I can say is...

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No better lens for the money.

By DANIEL L.

Just read Ken Rockwell's review (kenrockwell.com). 'Nuff said.

AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED VR II
A compact telephoto zoom that's great for action, people and travel.
Product photo of the AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED VR II lens 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.

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.

ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) Glass
An optical glass developed by Nikon that is used with normal optical glass in telephoto lenses to obtain optimum correction of chromatic aberrations.

IF Lens
A NIKKOR lens in which only the internal lens group shifts during focusing. Thus, IF NIKKORS do not change in size during AF operation, allowing for compact, lightweight lenses capable of closer focusing distances. These lenses will be designated with the abbreviation IF on the lens barrel.

Super Integrated Coating
Nikon Super Integrated Coating is Nikon's term for its multilayer coating of the optical elements in NIKKOR lenses.

Silent Wave Motor
AF-S NIKKOR lenses feature Nikon's Silent Wave Motor (SWM), which represents a significant advance in AF lens technology. SWM uses ultrasonic vibrations rather than a gear system to focus the lens, providing incredibly smooth, silent and precise autofocus operation.

Vibration Reduction
A Nikon in-lens technology that improves image stability by automatically compensating for camera shake. Lenses that offer VR will feature the abbreviation VR on the lens barrel.

Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED VR II AF-S DX Nikkor Lens Features

  • 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.
  • 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 thanprevious models. Zoomed in, it provides 200mm of telephoto reach to get you closer to all the shots that matter.
  • 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
  • VR II: Nikon Vibration Reduction (VR) image stabilization provides 4.0 stops* ofblur free handheld shooting, assuring dramatically sharper still images, steadier HD videos and enhanced low-light performance.

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