Nikon 55-200mm f4-5.6G VR II is an Auto Focus (AF)
Telephoto Zoom lens with 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:
Compare Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-200mm f4-5.6G VR II vs Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-200mm f4-5.6G VR
Lenses in Nikon F (DX) Mount with Same Focal and Aperture Range
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 with Nikon F (DX) lens mount are
Nikon D3500,
Nikon D7500 and
Nikon D5600.
Sensor Coverage
Max sensor coverage of Nikon 55-200mm f4-5.6G VR II is
APS-C / DX.
Focal Range
Nikon 55-200mm f4-5.6G VR II has a focal range of 55-200mm and 3.6X zoom ratio.
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.
Body Colour
Nikon 55-200mm f4-5.6G VR II is available in Black color.
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 .
Optical Formula
Nikon 55-200mm f4-5.6G VR II's optical formula consists of 13 elements in 9 groups.
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