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

Compact telephoto zoom with vibration reduction

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED VR II
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LENS SCORE
Features 16
Performance 16
Durability 16
Price 14
Usability 17
Brand Nikon
Model 20058

Key Features

OPTICAL 13 elements in 9 groups including one ED glass element
STABILIZATION VR (Vibration Reduction) providing up to 4 stops of compensation
AUTOFOCUS Silent Wave Motor (SWM) for quiet and fast autofocus
DESIGN Retractable lens mechanism for compact storage
DIAPHRAGM 7-blade rounded diaphragm for smooth bokeh
FORMAT Designed for Nikon DX-format DSLR cameras
ZOOM 3.6x zoom range covering 55-200mm focal length
MIN FOCUS 1.1 meters (3.7 feet) throughout the zoom range
FILTER 52mm front filter thread
MOUNT Nikon F-mount
COATING Nikon Super Integrated Coating to reduce flare and ghosting
CONSTRUCTION Lightweight plastic barrel construction
COMPATIBILITY Compatible with all Nikon DX-format DSLRs

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED VR II

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present Manual focus override available
Zoom Ring ✓ Present Retractable design
Aperture Ring ✗ Not Present
AF/MF Switch ✓ Present
Image Stabilisation Switch ✓ Present
Focus Limiter Switch ✗ Not Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✗ Not Present
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present Retractable mechanism acts as lock
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✓ Present Nikon VR
Weather Sealing ✗ Not Present

How-to Use Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED VR II

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Technical Specification

Focal Length 55-200mm
Aperture Range f/4-5.6 to f/22-32
Lens Construction 13 elements in 9 groups
Angle of View 28u00b0 50' to 8u00b0
Min Focus Distance 1.1m (3.7ft)
Max Magnification 0.23x
Diaphragm Blades 7 (rounded)
Filter Size 52mm
Stabilization VR (4 stops)
Focus Motor Silent Wave Motor (SWM)
Mount Nikon F
Format DX
Weight 300g
Dimensions 70.5 x 83 mm