Product Description

With a zoom focal length that is comparable to 82mm to 300mm (in 35mm-film format), this 55-200mm Nikkor lens for Nikon D-series Digital SLR cameras offers a wide range of photo opportunities for portrait and for outdoor use. Its silent, superfast focus capabilities help make this lens a perfect partner for virtually all types of photography. Extremely compact, this lens offers trmendous advantages for the avid sports and wildlife photojournalist. AF Nikkor G-Type lenses feature more compact lens designs and include D-Type technology that provides the camera with precise distance information for flash and ambient light exposure processes Lens Construction - 13 elements in 9 groups (with 2 ED glass elements) DX Type - DX Nikkor is designed exclusively for use with Nikon Digital SLR models Minimum Focus Distance - 0.95m (3.1 ft.) Filter/Attachment Size - 52mm Included Accessories - LC-52 Snap-on Front Lens Cap, LF-1 Rear Lens Cap, HB-34 Lens Hood, CL-0815 Soft Lens Case Focal Length - 55-200mm (35mm equivalent 82.5-300mm) Maximum Aperture - f/4-5.6 / Minimum Aperture - f/22-32 Weight - Approx. 255g (9 oz.) / Dimensions - Approx. 68mm x 79mm long (2.7 in. x 3.1 in.) Maximum Reproduction Ratio - 1 - 3.5

Product Details

• Brand: Nikon
• Model: 2156
• Dimensions: 3.10" h x 3.10" w x 3.10" l, .56 pounds

Features

• Ultra-compact 3x zoom lens made exclusively for use with Nikon Digital SLR models
• 55-200mm focal length
• f4-5.6 maximum aperture
• Super Integrated Coating minimizes ghosting and flare
• Silent Wave Motor

From the Manufacturer
The Nikon 55-200mm f4-5.6G ED AF-S DX Nikkor Zoom Lens is an ultra compact, lightweight telephoto zoom lens with a 3.6x and 55- to 200-millimeter focal range that offers a remarkable cost-to-performance ratio. Optimized for use with Nikon digital SLRs, this lens is ideally suited for the Nikon D50 digital SLR camera.

This affordable and powerful zoom offers the performance equivalent to an 82.5- to 300-millimeter lens in 35mm format and is suitable for everything from candid portraits to sports, nature, and wildlife photography. Featuring a Silent Wave Motor (SWM) that offers smooth and quite auto focus performance, this lens comes in black and measures a compact 2.7 inches in diameter by 3.1 inches in length and weighs approximately nine ounces.

For optics, the lens employs two ED glass elements that achieve a high resolution and contrast while minimizing chromatic aberration and other forms of distortion. By using this lens along with the Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f3.5-5.6G ED lens (sold separately), photographers can achieve a focal length range from 18-millimeter wide-angle to 200-millimeter telephoto, providing a picture angle equivalent to a 27- to 300-millimeter lens in 35mm format. This range allows you to cover an extremely wide variety of subjects and shooting situations.

Note: This lens is not compatible with 35mm or IX240 format film cameras.

What's in the Box
Lens, snap-on front lens cap (LC-52), rear cap (LF-1), hood (HB-34), and semi-soft case (CL-0815).

Customer Reviews

Nice Lens... Disregard the flack
I have a D300 and my results with this lens are quite positive, let me tell you. My model will take nice pictures with ANYTHING! All the Nikon DX series are awesome, powerful cameras. The 55-200 lens took nice snapshots of my child moving about in a dimly lit room with a flash. I have seen inspiring, professional results using this lens on a basic D40 kit.

I am not shocked at people discounting this nice zoom lens because it isnt a 200mm fancy portriat lens, or is it simply because it isn't the more favorable VR model. In this case, there is no difference in quality. Awww, No VM? Think of it this way, No VM means less internal parts to break.

The idea is that you buy the accessories that are right for you. It's what you want, not what they want.

The 55-200mm lens compliments any DX series camera. If you have your lighting and your composition set, you are good to go, and you need not worry about taking less than great pictures. You can even achieve even more amazing results with this 55-200m lens using 52mm filters, and when editing in photoshop.

With the money you save, buy a nice 52mm UV & circular polarizer to use with the 55-200.

It is a compact and lightweight zoom lens.

It has the top of the line ED glass.

It is affordable. A retail value of 250.00, it's a deal for [amazon's price] but don't let the cheap price translate as a cheap lens, or that you will get cheap results with the 55-200. Dont let people scare you. You will take nice pictures with this lens, but go ahead buy the 55-200mm VS for a hundred dollars more if it makes you feel better!

; ) lol

Nikon 55-200mm
This is a great all around lens. It has sharp detail and easy to use.

Good, quick response
Good, quick delivery, several days ahead of the predicted arrival date. Product works like a dream. Good clarity of images.