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Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor

Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor

Price (MSRP): $249.95
TYPE: Zoom Lens - Telephoto

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The 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor is a medium telephoto lens designed for the company’s line of digital SLR cameras and features vibration reduction, internal focusing, and Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass for exceptional sharpness and color accuracy. The lens carries the "DX" designation and is designed to be used exclusively with Nikon's line of digital SLR cameras and is comparable to an 82-300mm in similar 35mm lenses. Nikon has included the enhanced Silent Wave focus system for fast, highly accurate focusing with a minimum of noise. The "G" designation means that the lens has a more compact design, weighing in at a mere 11.6 ounces, yet has many of the features used in the higher-end "D" series Nikkor lenses by providing highly accurate distance and lighting information to the camera processor. The focus-mode switch allows you to choose either manual or automatic focus instantly on the lens. One of the biggest advantages of this lens is the use of Nikon's VR (Vibration Reduction) technology, which reduces camera shake and allows hand held shooting a full 3 stops slower than can normally be accomplished using a conventional lens. The lens has a street price of $249.95.


Maximum Aperture f/4-5.6
Filter Size 52
Lens Mount Nikon AF (digital only)
Closest Focusing Distance 3.6 ft
Image Stabilization Yes
Lens Elements 15
Lens Groups 11
Weight 11.6 lb
Length 3.9 in
Diameter 3.9 in
Zoom 3.6x
Zoom Type telephoto
Af Motor Nikon Silent Wave
Release Date March 2007
Compatible With Nikon D2Hs
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
Kodak DCS Pro SLR/n
Nikon D2x
Nikon D50
Nikon D70s
Nikon D200
Nikon D2XS
Nikon D80
Nikon D40
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro UVIR
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
Nikon D40x
Nikon D3
Nikon D300
Nikon D60

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PMA: Nikon Announces DX Telephoto Zoom Lens

March 2007
The compact 55-200mm DX-format lens is equipped with optical image stabilization, an ED element, and Nikon's Silent Wave Motor AF system.

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