Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED IF AF-S DX VR [Vibration Reduction] Zoom Nikkor Lens
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(306 Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G Reviews)
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Height: 2.00 inches
Width: 2.00 inches
Length: 3.00 inches
Weight: 0.50 pounds
Model: 55-200mm VR
Manufacturer: Nikon
Lens Type: Telephoto zoom lens
Optical Zoom: 3.6 x
Focal Length: 55 mm to 200 mm
Camera Type: 2300835
Model SKU: B000O161X0
If you get a copy that's not sharp @ 200mm, RETURN IT!!!
by Dr. Steve
from Alabama,
2010-03-11
Long story short, the first copy of this lens that I purchased was a real stinker (e.g., really BAD, at least by my standards). I returned it, believing that all the positive reviews I'd read might have been relative to offerings in this lens class from Canon, Pentax, Sony, etc.
Fast forward 2 years, I'm looking for a compact tele zoom lens for family vacations. Noticed that a reputable NYC retailer (starts with the letter "A") is selling Nikon factory refurbished copies of the lens for <$150. "What the heck", I said to myself, "that's a decent price for a vacation tele zoom". I received the lens today and took nearly a hundred test shots with my Nikon D5000.
The VERDICT: My refurbished copy of the 55-200 VR lens is tack sharp throughout the focal range (55-200mm), from wide open apertures to at least f/11, by which point the effects of lens diffraction will start to kick in with the 12 MP sensor of the D5000. There's a bit of a drop-off in sharpness at the borders at 55mm but not so from 100-200mm, at least at f/8.
The bottom line is that if you buy this lens and find that it produces anything less than excellent image quality (e.g., as in results reported here: [...]), RETURN IT and request another copy. Alternatively, if my experience is representative of the typical quality of Nikon refurbished lenses, I'd STRONGLY recommend that you consider saving $60-80 and buy one of these. You'll give up the 5-year Nikon extended warranty but can get a transferable 2-year warranty from SquareTrade for around $20.
Works great!
by Bannok23
,
2010-03-06
Work as describe. Work on D40. Obviously not a prime lens. But, IMO, every photographer use Photoshop or similar.
Nikon 55-200 mm zoom lens
by David Owens
from La Quinta, CA USA,
2010-03-04
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R2JFNE40VPHVTQ Review of the nikon AF-S nikkor 55-200mm 1:4-5.6G ED
Why ?
by G.S. Shutterbug
from Amherst, MA. USA,
2010-02-26
WHY DOES NIKON THE BRAND I HAVE BOUGHT FOR OVER FOURTY-FIVE YEARS,
THE MANUFACTURER THAT TOOK SUCH PRIDE IN THERE JAPANESE WORKMENSHIP,
FEEL IT's OK TO MANUFACTURE THEIR PRODUCT IN CHINA WHERE ALL THE CHEAP
STUFF COMES FROM? ---DISAPOINTED
Tremendo Lente de Nikon lo recomiendo 100%!!!!! es Excelente!!
by Carlos Bustamante V
from Venezuela,
2010-02-24
Este objetivo es ntido incluso con aberturas grandes, el VR (estabilizador de imagen) funciona muy bien, la velocidad del autofoco es ms que aceptable (muy rpido), y es muy ligero y compacto. El hecho de que cueste menos de 225 dlares y ademas posea un VR eficaz es bastante sorprendente, ninguna otra compaa ofrece un lente con esta funcin a este precio.
En cuanto a la calidad de imagen, busque en los sitios de fotos blogs distintos de Internet, como dpreview y Nikonians y las fotos de muestra tomadas con este objetivo por los usuarios del lente y los resultados son impresionantes!
Le doy al lente 5 estrellas basndome en una combinacin de calidad de la imagen, el valor, y lo portable de este objetivo.
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