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Focal length description F= 4 ~5.6 f=55 ~ 200 mm
Lens type zoom lens
Compatible mountings Nikon F (DX)
Camera lens description 200 millimetres

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  • 55-200mm zoom Nikon 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
  • Silent Wave Motor produces quick and quiet high-speed autofocusing; weighs 9 ounces
  • Measures 2.7 inches in diameter and 3.1 inches long; 1-year warranty
  • White box(bulk packaging)
  • 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
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Manufacturer ‎Nikon
Place of Business ‎Mississauga, ON L4W 1C1, CA
Item model number ‎2166
Product Dimensions ‎10 x 7.3 x 7.3 cm; 335 g
ASIN ‎B000O161X0

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  • Batteries ‏ : ‎ 1 Lithium Ion batteries required.
  • Is discontinued by manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10 x 7.3 x 7.3 cm; 335 g
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ Oct. 2 2001
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Nikon
  • Place of Business ‏ : ‎ Mississauga, ON L4W 1C1, CA
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B000O161X0
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 2166
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 4,179 ratings

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Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED IF AF-S DX VR [Vibration Reduction] Zoom Nikkor Lens.

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This versatile and compact 3.6x Zoom-NIKKOR lens brings the action to the photographer. Ideal for portraiture, family, sports, nature and wildlife.

AF-S DX VR Zoom-NIKKOR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED Lens Highlights:

  • An ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass element minimizes chromatic aberration, contributing to superior optical performance
  • Focus mode switch enables quick switching between A (Autofocus) and M (Manual Focus)
  • 7-blade rounded diaphragm provides more natural out-of-focus highlights

  • Vibration Reduction, engineered specifically for each VR NIKKOR lens, enables handheld shooting at up to 3 shutter speeds slower than would otherwise be possible, assuring dramatically sharper still images and video capture
  • New compact rod-type Silent Wave Motor (SW) enables ultra-high speed auto focusing with exceptional accuracy and super-quiet operation
  • The lens is constructed with 15 elements in 11 groups

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This versatile and compact 3.6x Zoom-NIKKOR lens brings the action to the photographer. Ideal for portraiture, family, sports, nature and wildlife.

- An ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass element minimizes chromatic aberration, contributing to superior optical performance

- Focus mode switch enables quick switching between A (Autofocus) and M (Manual Focus)

- 7-blade rounded diaphragm provides more natural out-of-focus highlights

- Vibration Reduction, engineered specifically for each VR NIKKOR lens, enables handheld shooting at up to 3 shutter speeds slower than would otherwise be possible, assuring dramatically sharper still images and video capture

- New compact rod-type Silent Wave Motor (SW) enables ultra-high speed auto focusing with exceptional accuracy and super-quiet operation

- The lens is constructed with 15 elements in 11 groups

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Customers like the quality, image quality, and zoom of the camera lens. They mention it works well, focuses very well, and is easy to use in manual mode. Customers also appreciate the lightweight design, included accessories, and beginner-friendly design.

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58 customers mention "Quality"55 positive3 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the camera lens. They mention it works well, does the job, and produces great quality photos. Customers also say it's light and useful.

"Overall this is a great lens and may take getting used to if you have never used anything but the 18-55 especially in Macro mode!..." Read more

"Great lens" Read more

"Good lens delivered fast" Read more

"...Seems to be good quality I took it outside in -30 for a couple minutes and it worked perfectly. Seems to be good quality and fit well on my Nikon 5100" Read more

16 customers mention "Image quality"16 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the image quality of the camera lens. They mention it captures a real effect like 3D and a great night picture. They also say it makes a great improvement in their photos of fauna in BC.

"My son wanted a pic of his dinosaurs lol but this lens takes beautiful pics! I use it more than any other" Read more

"Beautiful lens, takes clear, distortion free pictures, Works exactly like my old lens for a Pentax SPII film camera," Read more

"...even on shots that would generally get motion blur you get a sharp image at full zoom!..." Read more

"Looked good at first. When I got around to using it I found out it was damaged...." Read more

10 customers mention "Autofocus"7 positive3 negative

Customers like the autofocus of the camera lens. They mention it focuses very well, is easy to focus in manual mode, and works great with their D3100 camera. Customers also appreciate that it comes with a focus ring for manual mode.

"Fit my as advertised light in weight focuses very well Excellent product" Read more

"...Great surprise that it came with a focus ring for manual mode, a great plus when you want to focus on something that your camera won't autofocus on...." Read more

"...However, it's not the fastest lens and is slow to focus so it's not that great for action shots at a distance...." Read more

"Use for nature. Auto focus works great with my D3100 and the depth of field is is nice for that out of focus background...." Read more

10 customers mention "Zoom"10 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the zoom lens. They mention it's smooth, a great starter zoom lens, and the depth of field is nice for out of focus. Customers also say it can take professional-quality photos from a distance.

"...Zooms very well, great for people who have a camera with little to no zoom on their lens...." Read more

"Use for nature. Auto focus works great with my D3100 and the depth of field is is nice for that out of focus background...." Read more

"Good zoom, use in many different situations." Read more

"...You get what you paid for but overall the zoom works for me." Read more

8 customers mention "Weight"8 positive0 negative

Customers like the weight of the lens. They mention it's not bulky or heavy.

"...as my older Nikon lenses were all machined metal, however it is a lighter weight and easier to hold for extended periods...." Read more

"Works well, not heavy like my other lense...." Read more

"...this lens is far lighter than the 55-300mm...." Read more

"Love this lens! Lightweight and stylish. Has VR for stabilization and both Auto and Manual Focus. Came with front and back lens covers plus, 1 hood." Read more

6 customers mention "Included accessories"6 positive0 negative

Customers like the included accessories of the camera lens. They mention it comes with a hood, soft case, and cloth bag to hold the lens.

"...Comes with hood and bag, as well as detailed instructions and tips. I would definitely recommend this lens to other photo enthusiasts...." Read more

"...then expected in a well packed box with lens protector and a cloth bag to hold lens.. Very pleased with this product." Read more

"...Has VR for stabilization and both Auto and Manual Focus. Came with front and back lens covers plus, 1 hood." Read more

"...Solid construction and smooth movement. Comes with hood and soft case. A great companion to my nikon d3100" Read more

4 customers mention "Beginner-friendly"4 positive0 negative

Customers find the camera lens to be a great beginner lens. They mention it's perfect for amateur photographers and a great step up to start into wildlife photography.

"3rd lens in my set. Great step up to start into wildlife photography" Read more

"...Produces great quality photos. Perfect for amateur photographers." Read more

"Great Beginner Lens..." Read more

3 customers mention "Ease of use"3 positive0 negative

Customers like the ease of use of the camera lens. They mention it's easy to attach and has detailed instructions and tips.

"...The lens was easy to attach and gives me beautiful, sharp photos. Comes with hood and bag, as well as detailed instructions and tips...." Read more

"...Very user friendly. Came sooner then expected in a well packed box with lens protector and a cloth bag to hold lens.. Very pleased with this product." Read more

"...I love my new "toy" and it easy to use." Read more

Great budget lens for Sports and Wildlife
5 out of 5 stars
Great budget lens for Sports and Wildlife
Overall this is a great lens and may take getting used to if you have never used anything but the 18-55 especially in Macro mode! Performance is as expected from a Nikkor lens even on shots that would generally get motion blur you get a sharp image at full zoom! The moon shot was taken at full zoom with VR on something that would be very difficult to get without a tripod on and non VR lens at the shutter speed and aperture used for the shot, was shot at 1/30, f5.6! This is a good budget lens for sports or nature but the 18-300mm would be better due to better zoom capabilities for both sports and Wildlife but it makes a great general purpose lens And I would recommend this lens!
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  • Emma Williams
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Value Fast Shipping
    Reviewed in Canada on January 2, 2014
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    The lens came way ahead of schedule on the 23rd just in time for me to use it for christmas! It wasn't supposed to get to me until the 27th-4th. And to think I was worried about missing it when I went back to university! This is a good price for the lens, best that I could find including shipping. Zooms very well, great for people who have a camera with little to no zoom on their lens. This one complemented my included lens very well starting just where mine left off. The cover is good quality and it's a little difficult to put on the lens hood if you do the way the recommend. I recommend looking in to the lens and seeing how the plastic fits together not trying to line up the dots. Great surprise that it came with a focus ring for manual mode, a great plus when you want to focus on something that your camera won't autofocus on. Seems to be good quality I took it outside in -30 for a couple minutes and it worked perfectly. Seems to be good quality and fit well on my Nikon 5100
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  • LD Meszaros
    5.0 out of 5 stars Like new.
    Reviewed in Canada on November 5, 2024
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    You would never know that the product was previously used. Looks brand new barely a mark on it. Arrived quicker than promised and nicely wrapped. Will take a few photos on the weekend to try it out. Very happy with my new to me lense.
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  • JusJohn
    4.0 out of 5 stars Nikon's 55-200 mm f-4 - 5.6 ED IF AF-S Vibration reduction zoom lens.
    Reviewed in Canada on December 10, 2012
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    Fitted to my Nikon D-3200, this lens functioned as advertised. I was not impressed overly with the plastic parts as my older Nikon lenses were all machined metal, however it is a lighter weight and easier to hold for extended periods. A few indoor photos of our sleeping miniature pincher showed good detail in individual facial hairs without supplemental flash. A few long range shots with the lens extended to 200 mm showed good detail when examined on the computer and enlarged considerably before printing. I would recommend this lens to anyone with a compatible camera body using AP-S format. It is inexpensive when compared to similar optics available and does a good job all around. It would almost fill the bill for a walk about lens, though something wider than 55 mm at the bottom end would be a good investment.
    A very good product for my needs.
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  • Philippe C.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great budget lens for Sports and Wildlife
    Reviewed in Canada on June 24, 2016
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    Overall this is a great lens and may take getting used to if you have never used anything but the 18-55 especially in Macro mode! Performance is as expected from a Nikkor lens even on shots that would generally get motion blur you get a sharp image at full zoom! The moon shot was taken at full zoom with VR on something that would be very difficult to get without a tripod on and non VR lens at the shutter speed and aperture used for the shot, was shot at 1/30, f5.6! This is a good budget lens for sports or nature but the 18-300mm would be better due to better zoom capabilities for both sports and Wildlife but it makes a great general purpose lens And I would recommend this lens!
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    Philippe C.
    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Great budget lens for Sports and Wildlife

    Reviewed in Canada on June 24, 2016
    Overall this is a great lens and may take getting used to if you have never used anything but the 18-55 especially in Macro mode! Performance is as expected from a Nikkor lens even on shots that would generally get motion blur you get a sharp image at full zoom! The moon shot was taken at full zoom with VR on something that would be very difficult to get without a tripod on and non VR lens at the shutter speed and aperture used for the shot, was shot at 1/30, f5.6! This is a good budget lens for sports or nature but the 18-300mm would be better due to better zoom capabilities for both sports and Wildlife but it makes a great general purpose lens And I would recommend this lens!
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  • Â鶹Çø Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good lens
    Reviewed in Canada on July 19, 2024
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    Great lens as l expected. Great customer service.
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  • MARIO
    5.0 out of 5 stars great inexpensive
    Reviewed in Canada on December 8, 2021
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    Use for nature. Auto focus works great with my D3100 and the depth of field is is nice for that out of focus background. haven't used it a lot but so far it's A1. the seller sent an origami swan and a lovely note. Haven't used it for portraits yet so I haven't rated it.
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  • Katia Valdevit
    5.0 out of 5 stars J'adore ce zoom
    Reviewed in Canada on July 29, 2024
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    Bel achat qui a upgrad¨¦ mon appareil. Ke peux prendre des photos au loin et de qualit¨¦ professionnelles.
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  • Keegan Bartel
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent price for a great lens
    Reviewed in Canada on June 12, 2023
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    Fast shipping. Excellent quality and great price for a like new product.
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  • A. Hohnwald
    5.0 out of 5 stars ¨¹berragendes P/L-Verh?ltnis, wunderbare Aufwertung alter SLR (zB D40)
    Reviewed in Germany on June 27, 2013
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    Kurz und gut - f¨¹rs Geld ein fantastisches Objektiv. Verarbeitung tadellos, VR arbeitet excellent, AF blitzschnell und fast ger?uschlos, die optische Qualit?t ist f¨¹r diese Preisklasse schlicht ¨¹berragend, dazu kommt eine sehr brauchbare lichtst?rke in einem fast schon Allround nutzbaren Brennweitenbereich.

    Gegen¨¹ber einem ¨¹blichen 18-2xx-Superzoom ist die optische Qualit?t m.E. deutlich besser, die Lichtst?rke ohnehin.

    Ich betreibe das Objektiv an einer alten Nikon D40, damit habe ich eine kompakte Allround-Tele-Kombi im Wert einer besseren Kompaktknipse, die ¨¹berragende Bildergebnisse liefert und wo man nicht gleich heult wenn mal ein Kratzer drankommt. Das zugeh?rige 18-55VR hab ich lose in der Tasche dabei, aber ich wechsle weit seltener darauf als ich anfangs dachte.

    Meine Motive mit dieser Kombi sind Tiere im Zoo und Detailaufnahmen bei Architektur oder in Museen, wo man oft nicht n?her ran kann, dazu kommen gerne noch Menschen / Portraits, die mit dieser Kombi zauberhaft r¨¹berkommen. (Die D40 ist noch immer eine excellente Kamera mit einer ¨¹berragenden internen jpeg-Verarbeitung) Es mu? nicht immer eine 2.000-Ausr¨¹stung sein die man dann vor lauter Bammel ums teure Gut doch daheiml??t; dieses Objektiv hier mit der D40 dran nimmt man auch in rauhes Umfeld sorglos mal mit.

    Klare Empfehlung.

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    PS: es ist nat¨¹rlich v?llig legitim, eine Rezension abzuwerten, wenn sie einem nicht gefallen hat; dann w?re ein Kommentar mit einem Hinweis, was an ihr gefehlt hat, aber nicht nur eine Sache des Anstands, sondern auch anderen Nutzern durchaus hilfreich, denn dann kann der Verfasser nachbessern. Den einen Stalker, der mich seit meiner negativen Sony-RX100-Rezension verfolgt, werde ich wohl nie mehr los; nicht weiter schlimm, aber andere Leser m?gen dieses tolle Forum vielleicht gerne weiterhin sinnvoll mit Leben f¨¹llen anstatt nur anonym ihre pers?nlichen Probleme abzuladen.
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  • aqua
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    Reviewed in Japan on June 10, 2025
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  • KM
    5.0 out of 5 stars A keen home photographers review
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 23, 2012
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    I've had this lens for just over a year now and feel able to comment after a fair bit of use on the Nikon D90 and 3000.

    The Nikkon 55-200mm is an entry level telephoto type lens that has auto focus and vibration reduction capabilities. It compliments the 18-55mm kit lens on the D3000 nicely and is ideal for portrait, wildlife and sports photography plus day to day use at the lower end. The build quality of this lens is definitely reflected in the cheap price but don't let that put you off as it is adequate enough as long as you look after it. When zooming in and out the movement is smooth with no creaks or juddering. On a big plus side its quite light in weight which when walking around (Hill walking/climbing) for upto eight hours makes a big difference. I've had brilliant shots from Derbyshire, The Lakes and Snowdonia. The vibration reduction feature is brilliant in my experience. At full zoom it really comes into its own and there is a very noticeable difference with it on, far better quality pictures optically and clarity is excellent. You will notice that as you half press the shutter release your image will suddenly stabilize, great stuff. There is some softness and fringing at the edges at 200mm but. . .more often than not your subject will be central at full zoom therefore this won't be a problem!

    Standing approx 1metre away and at full zoom you can get some cracking macro shots with detail. I've taken some great shots of butterflies, bees and other insects/flowers during the summer. This is also a great portrait lens. Stand back, full zoom with a wide aperture and you get a sharp subject with a nicely blurred background. I took this kind of shot of each person (with my partner) at my partner's 50th a few months ago to make a montage. Even cropped they're sharp which is down to the VR function when on full zoom. I've sent quite a few copies out and they were all very impressed thankfully! I whizzed around each person like lightening and this lens was a pleasure to use.

    So, yes I really like this lens! At this affordable price (compared to the 70-300mm) you're getting great functionality as an avid home photographer. Like for like its not 'that' different to the 300mm except in build quality and of course zoom! With a great auto focus and vibration reduction, lightweight too you can't go wrong in my opinion.

    If you're happy with the 18-55mm and 18-105mm kit lenses on the D3000 and D90 then I'd definitely go for this.

    Highly recommended.

    If. . .you're thinking of astronomical photography (connecting this to a telescope) I'd go for the 70-300mm!

    Hope this helps, good luck!
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  • Gerarhd
    5.0 out of 5 stars Estupendo objetivo
    Reviewed in Spain on May 14, 2014
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    Un buen objetivo el Nikon 55-200 para complementar el que viene en el kit 18-55. Mi nikon es la d3200 y me da una perfecta luminosidad. Su estabilizador funciona muy bien y su enfoque autom¨¢tico es muy r¨¢pido. No es GII, simplemente es G. Viene acompa?ado de un parasol Nikon y de una bolsa para el transporte. Te sirve perfectamente para hacer fotos de cerca (distancia minima de 70 cm), por lo que no tienes que cargar con dos objetivos cuando vas de excursi¨®n.
    Considero que he hecho una buena compra. Su precio muy inferior al de una tienda convencional.
    Construido en pl¨¢stico, como todo ahora, y bien terminado. Con este objetivo, tengo cubiertas mis necesidades de fotograf¨ªa para mi Nikon d3200.
    Lo recomiendo para los amantes de Nikon.
    Se recibe perfectamente embalado, en su caja original.
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  • Darling
    5.0 out of 5 stars Get this camera.
    Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2025
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    Okay hold on, there is a story to this purchase.

    I bought this lens because I volunteer with a group of HS girls basketball players.
    These girls, while amazing, are still girls and have insecurities. I got to learn what angles they like with this camera and I also had them give it a try. This camera captured the best moments, and it meant the world to the seniors and their parents. While this school does hire professional photographers, all the girls annd parents agreed that my pictures were so much better because of this lense. It was so affordable, amazing quality, the autofocus on it was out of this world. It was fast. Great look and clarity to all the photos. I even trusted them to take their own pictures. This functionality this lense provide gave these girls amazing photos. For weeks after the season was over they posted these photos to all their social medias and the parents did too.

    This isn¡¯t just a camera lense, it¡¯s a memory frozen in time so that they can look back and enjoy for the rest of their life.

    This lens brought out the photographer in a lot of these basketball girls and captured the most wonderful senior night photos.

    If you¡¯re contemplating getting it, just do it. The price is great, but overall the memories are priceless.
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