Nikon 55-200mm f4-5.6G VR II is a Variable aperture Auto Focus (AF)
Telephoto Zoom lens with Optical Image stabilization and APS-C / DX max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with Nikon F (DX) mount cameras.
Nikon replaced the older Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-200mm f4-5.6G VR with this model. Follow the link to read our detailed comparison of these models:
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What type of photography is the Nikon 55-200mm f4-5.6G VR II lens good for?
The type of photography that you are planning to use the Nikon 55-200mm f4-5.6G VR II is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:
| Photography Type |
Suitability |
| Bird/Wildlife | Good |
| Sports | Good |
| Portrait | Average |
| Travel | Fair |
| Street | Fair |
| Wedding | Average |
| Walk Around | Average |
| Vlogging | Poor |
| Landscape | Average |
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Reasons to Buy Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-200mm f4-5.6G VR II Lens
Here, we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-200mm f4-5.6G VR II lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.
| Optical Image Stabilization |
| Autofocus |
| Full-time Manual Focusing |
| Internal Focusing |
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| No Weather Sealing |
| Slow Aperture at Tele end |
| Variable Aperture |
Lens Mount
Nikon 55-200mm f4-5.6G VR II is compatible with cameras that have Nikon F (DX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon F (DX) lenses are Nikon D3500, Nikon D7500 and Nikon D5600.
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Nikon 55-200mm f4-5.6G VR II has a maximum diameter of 71mm and total length of 83mm. It weighs 335g / 11.8 oz.
Nikon 55-200mm f4-5.6G VR II has a filter thread of 52mm.
Focal Range
Nikon 55-200mm f4-5.6G VR II has a focal range of 55-200mm and 3.6X zoom ratio which has a 35mm equivalent focal range of 82.5-300mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
Optical Image Stabilization
Nikon 55-200mm f4-5.6G VR II features an optical image stabilization system which helps to reduce the blur that occurs due to shaking during hand-held shooting.
Zoom Method
Nikon 55-200mm f4-5.6G VR II features Rotary (internal) zoom method where the length of the lens doesn't change while you are zooming in or out. Even though this design has a size disadvantage in general compare to extending designs, it has the benefits of better sealing against dust and moisture, no zoom creep and no weight balance shift while zooming.
Aperture
Nikon 55-200mm f4-5.6G VR II is a variable aperture lens with a max aperture of f4 and a minimum aperture of f22 at 55mm, and a max aperture of f5.6 and minimum aperture of f32 at 200mm .
| Focal Length |
Max Aperture |
Min Aperture |
|
55mm
|
F4 |
F22 |
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200mm
|
F5.6 |
F32 |
Optical Formula
Nikon 55-200mm f4-5.6G VR II's optical formula consists of 13 elements in 9 groups . Special elements used in this design is 1 ED glass element.
Lens Hood
Nikon 55-200mm f4-5.6G VR II doesn't come with a lens hood but there is an optional lens hood with a part code of HB-34 that you can order separately.
Body Colour
Nikon 55-200mm f4-5.6G VR II is available in Black color.
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