The Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S VR DX Lens is a versatile and ultra-compact telephoto zoom lens that offers a 3.6x zoom range, ideal for portraiture, sports or wildlife photography. Its equivalent focal length in 35mm terms, when used on a digital camera, is 82-300mm. It is the ideal companion to the DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED standard zoom lens.The innovative Vibration Reduction (VR) system allows handheld telephoto zoom shooting even in poorly lit conditions. It minimizes image blur caused by camera shake, and offers the equivalent of shooting at a shutter speed 3 stops (8 times) faster. The Nikon Super Integrated Coating used in this lens minimizes ghosting and flare to provide even higher contrast and more vivid mages, even in challenging light conditions.
This G-type Nikkor lens is designed with no aperture rings, and offers easier, virtually mistake-free operation because the aperture does not need to be set to minimum.
Note: VR feature will only work with Nikon's D100, D200 & D1 and D2-series, or any newer model camera.
Note: AF-S feature is not supported by certain camera models.
Auto Focus - Silent Wave (AF-S) is a type of focusing motor used in a number of AF-Nikkor lenses; the AF-S motor is very fast and quiet. AF-S lenses also have an "A/M" mode selector which allows the user to switch from automatic to manual focus with almost no lag time.
The cameras fully compatible with the AF-S focus motor are the F6, F5, F4s, F100, N90s, N90, N80, N75, N70, N65, D1 & D2-series, D50, D70, D100, Pronea 6i, and Pronea S (or newer camera models). With other models, AF-S lenses must be focused manually.
Note: DX lenses are NOT recommended for use with APS, 35mm, or "full-frame" digital SLR cameras.
Key Features
- A compact rod-type Silent Wave Motor (SWM) enables ultra-high speed autofocusing with exceptional accuracy and super-quiet operation
- ED glass element minimizes chromatic aberration and superior optical performance
- Focus Mode switch enables quick-switching between A (Autofocus) and M (Manual Focus)
- 9-blade rounded diaphragm for more natural out-of-focus highlights
- Filter Size: 52mm
- f/Stop Range: 4-22 (5.6-32)
- Minimum Focus Distance: 3.5' (1 m)
- Magnification: 1:4
- Angle of View: 28-8° (digital format)
- Groups/Elements: 11/15
- Length: 3.9" (100mm)
- Maximum Diameter: 2.9" (73mm)
- Weight: 11.8 oz (335 g)
WHAT'S IN THE BOX
- 52mm Snap-On Lens Cap
- LF-1 Rear Lens Cap for F Mount Lenses
- HB-37 Lens Hood
- CL-0918 Soft Lens Case
- 5-Year Warranty
