200mm Nikon Lens

200mm Nikon lens Product Description

The newest addition to Nikon’s world-class 200mm Nikon lens lineup, the DX Nikkor series was developed for professional and advanced amateur digital SLR users who demand high optical performance. This 55-200mm lens offers such features as two extra-low-dispersion (ED) glass elements for minimized chromatic aberration, an exclusive Silent Wave Monitor that allows for accurate and quiet high-speed autofocusing, and a nine-blade rounded diaphragm. And thanks to the 200mm maximum focal length and 3.6x zoom, you can shoot everything from close-up sports shots to national park wildlife without standing right next to your subject. Other details include a super-integrated coating that minimizes ghosting and flare; a nine-blade rounded diaphragm for more natural out-of-focus highlights; and a focus switch that lets you easily switch between autofocus (A) and manual (M) modes. All Lens nikkor carry a five-year warranty.

200mm Nikon lens Product Features

200mm Nikon lens Technical Details

• Focal length: 55-200mm
• Maximum aperture: f/4-5.6
• Minimum aperture: f/22-32
• Zoom ratio: 3.6x
• Autofocus: Yes
• AF-S (Silent Wave Motor): Yes
• Compatible formats: DX, FX in DX crop mode
• Vibration reduction: Yes
• Distance information: Yes
• ED glass elements: Yes
• Super Integrated Coating: Yes
• Internal focusing: Yes
• Minimum focus distance: 3.6 feet
• Maximum angle of view: 8 degrees
• Lens construction: 15 elements in 11 groups
• Maximum reproduction ratio: 1:4.3
• Mount type: Nikon F-bayonet
• Filter type: Screw-on
• Filter size: 52mm
• Dimensions: 2.9 inches in diameter and 2.9 inches long
• Weight: 11.8 ounces
• Warranty: 1 year parts and labor
• In the box: Lens, snap-on front lens cap, rear lens cap, user’s manual

200mm Nikon lens Most Helpful Customer Reviews

Better than I thought., August 7, 2007

My 200mm Nikon lens ownership goes back over 30 years to the days when cameras were made of metal and carrying one with a few lenses tested your stamina.

Times sure have changed. There’s hardly a metal camera to be found and you can carry a bag full of equipment in one hand. The Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED IF AF-S DX VR Zoom Lens Nikkor is the latest lightweight from this heavyweight of the camera industry.

Plastic construction right down to its lens mount. This thing looks and feels like the label should say Fisher Price and not Nikon. However, looks can be deceiving as I soon found out.

My only reason for buying this lens was that I needed to fill a void in my kit until I saved up enough for a 70-200mm f2.8. I had no intention of keeping the 55-200 VR once the 70- 200mm Nikon lens arrived.

After shooting with the 55-200 for a few months I’ve come to appreciate what it can do. It’s limited to use in good light as even VR can’t change the laws of physics. In this case, it’s not even the current VR-II but the original VR that Nikon developed a few years ago.

With sufficient light and good technique, the 55-200 is capable of very good performance. No, it’s not as sharp and contrasty as the 70-200. It’s also not going to survive the bad weather or a few solid knocks that professional use would expose it to.

Where the 55-200 excels is in its portability and above average performance. For travel or just walking around, it would be hard to beat this lens if it’s used within its limits. I use mine on a D80 and have no problem getting excellent 13×19″ prints.

As an added bonus, it works very well with the Nikon CL3T closeup 200mm Nikon lens and does double duty as a macro zoom. Again, it’s not a substitute for a real macro zoom like the Nikon 70-180, but it’s not intended to be.

Given my original opinion of this lens, I have to admit that I’ve gotten much more than my money’s worth out of it. Instead of selling it, I’m going to keep it and use it when my 70-200 is just to big and heavy to carry around.

If you’re on a budget or just want a nice, lightweight lens in this range, take a look at the Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED IF AF-S DX VR. Like me, you may be very much surprised at what it can do.

Great 200mm Nikon lens That Produces Great Results!, August 20, 2009

I bought this lens to compliment the 18-55mm kit lens that came with my D5000 before a recent trip to Europe. I am so happy that I decided to make this investment. I feel like this lens really opens up the range on my camera, allowing me to zoom in more on far away items such as architectural detail on buildings, action in sporting events, nature and wildlife, etc. I got some really amazing pictures in Europe, like close-ups of the London Eye and shots of the top of the Eiffel Tower that just would not have been possible without this kind of zoom. The vibration reduction is great because it allows you to take handheld pictures at 200mm zoom without blurring on the image. The lens also provides great color and sharpness, just like you would expect from a 200mm Nikon lens.

Now some things to consider before you purchase. If you’re someone who doesn’t like to switch lenses, or doesn’t really like to think about what you want to shoot with, this might not be for you (but then a DSLR might not be right for you either, you might just want to shoot on something with a big time optical zoom). Because this lens reduces your field of view (the smaller the mm the larger your field of view) you can’t use it to taking sweeping panoramic shots. You also have to be several feet away from an item to get this lens to focus, so you can’t use this lens as a stand in macro where you’re just trying to get more detail by zooming. You also need to think about what you want to focus on taking pictures of before you go out to shoot–for me, making a conscious decision to go out with this lens and only shoot distance really makes me notice different things. And leads to some great and different pictures.

If you’re looking to expand your range at a reasonable price, I can’t recommend this lens enough. I feel like it’s completely worth it!

200mm Nikon lens BROKE BUT NIKON CUSTOMER SUPPORT REPLACED IT…, August 18, 2009

i purchased this lens in april 08… it broke for no reason after only using it to take pictures on a few occasions. basically it stopped focusing… the motor would just run but the focus would not lock. i sent the lens to nikon customer support and they replaced it immediately. i gave the lens 4 stars because although the lens broke, it was replaced with a new lens without any problem. i enjoy my new lens very much- the photos are wonderful! (i should note, i am only an amateur “photographer”.)

(FYI- before sending it back, i found a few other posts on random websites, reporting the same “focusing” issue with this specific lens. all of the problems were with lenses purchased around the same time that my lens was purchased. it seems it was probably a defect in a “batch” of lenses that were manufactured at the same time. i am hopeful that this review will help someone else who may have the same issue.)

Good 200mm Nikon lens, bit inconvenient, July 16, 2009

I got this for my D40 about 6 months ago (the D40 I’ve had for over a year).

I’d describe myself as “enthusiastic amateur” – wanting to make the step up from compact point-and-shoot’s. I’ve read a couple of books and online reviews and this seemed like the lens to have.

I can’t disagree with what anyone’s written about the technical ability of the lens – it takes some good (to me anyway), photos. I’ve got some great close up shots of my dog and it really highlights the coloring.

I just wish I’d bought the 18-200 instead. I find the 55-200 terribly inconvenient for the type of photography I end up doing and am frequently changing the lens – something I’m wary of since the first time I ended up with a large smudge on my sensor despite being (I thought) careful.

If you do the type of photography where you’re not continually recomposing then go for it…………but I’d happily sell you my 200mm Nikon lens and put the cash towards the 18-200 instead.