Product Description

Reduces the effects of camera shake, allowing hand-held shooting at up to 3 shutter speeds slower / Use 52mm Filters / AutoFocus / For Nikon Digital SLR Compact SWM (Silent Wave Motor) for quiet autofocusing Supplied accessories - 52mm Snap-on front lens cap LC-52, Rear lens cap LF-1, Bayonet hood HB-37, Flexible lens pouch

Product Details

• Brand: Nikon
• Model: 2166
• Released on: 2007-03-29
• Dimensions: 2.00" h x 2.00" w x 3.00" l, .50 pounds

Features

• 55-200mm zoon Nikkor lens with f/4-5.6 maximum aperture for Nikon digital SLR cameras
• 2 extra-low-dispersion (ED) glass elements for minimized chromatic aberration and superior optics
• Super-integrated coating minimizes ghosting and flare for more vivid images in dim lighting
• Silent Wave Monitor produces quick and quiet high-speed autofocusing; weighs 9 ounces
• Measures 2.7 inches in diameter and 3.1 inches long; 5-year warranty

Amazon.com Product Description
The newest addition to Nikon's world-class Nikkor 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 Nikon lenses carry a five-year warranty.

• Focal length: 55-200mm
• Maximum aperture: f/4-5.6
• Minimum aperture: f/22-32
• Picture angle (Nikon DX format sensor): 28 degrees (at 55mm) to 8 degrees (at 200mm)
• Maximum reproduction ratio: 1:3.5
• Lens construction: 13 elements in 9 groups (with 2 ED glass elements)
• Lens drive: Silent Wave Monitor
• Dx type: DX Nikkor (for use with Nikon digital SLR models)
• Minimum focus distance: 3.1 feet
• Filter/attachment size: 52mm
• Included accessories: LC-52 snap-on front lens cap, LF-1 rear lens cap, HB-34 lens hood, CL-0815 lens case
• Dimensions: 2.7 inches in diameter, 3.1 inches long
• Weight: 9 ounces

Customer Reviews

Nikon 55-200mm VR
No complaints, I use it in addition to the 18-55 that came with my d40x.

No Brainer
This lens is a no brainer. The value for your dollar spent is very high. This is not the sharpest tele lens on the market, but to get a significant improvement one would need to spend nearly 10 times the amount I paid direct from Amazon. Even at full retail price this lens is a great buy. Getting it at a very nice discount is icing on the cake.

I'm more of a wide angle shooter so a tele lens is just something extra to have available for specific events. It's not my walk around lens, but I have taken nice shots of the kids at the 55 mark. If you have no intention of getting Nikon's 18-200 then this is the one.

As a side note...make sure you buy from an authorized dealer (Amazon is authorized) or you may not get the 5 year warranty coverage. Amazon doesn't always broker merchandise through authorized dealers so make sure you know who you are buying from before you hit that last button. Amazon really did a nice job on this order. Arrived NEXT DAY even though I only paid for 2 day shipping.

Love it
I bought this as a compliment to my 18-55 kit lens. So far I haven't had an excuse to switch back to the kit lens. The VR option is wonderful. And I've had a few friends with similar Canon lenses remark how much clearer my photos are compared to theirs.