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Convenient telephoto coverage with Vibration Reduction (VR)

The Nikon AF-S DX VR Zoom-NIKKOR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED is an ideal telephoto zoom lens for those seeking a lightweight all-in-one lens or a companion lens for the 18-55mm kit lens that came with their camera. Vibration Reduction (VR) significantly reduces camera shake throughout the entire focal length, making sharp telephoto shots substantially easier to achieve. An ideal lens for sports, people and school events, this lens provides clear images with less blur.

Technology

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    Vibration Reduction

    A Nikon in-lens technology that improves image stability by automatically compensating for camera shake. Lenses that offer VR will feature the abbreviation VR on the lens barrel.

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    Silent Wave Motor

    AF-S NIKKOR lenses feature Nikon’s Silent Wave Motor, which represents a significant advance in AF lens technology.

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    ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) Glass

    An optical glass developed by Nikon that is used with normal optical glass in telephoto lenses to obtain optimum correction of chromatic aberrations.

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    A-M

    A-M stands for Auto-Manual Mode. Thanks to a mechanism incorporated in the lens barrel, smooth focusing operation in Manual focus mode is realized in the same way as users have become accustomed to with conventional manual-focus lenses by adding an appropriate torque to the focus ring.

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    IF Lens

    A NIKKOR lens in which only the internal lens group shifts during focusing. These lenses will be designated with the abbreviation IF on the lens barrel.

*Based on CIPA Standard. This value is achieved when: DX-format lenses are attached to a DX-format digital SLR camera and zoom lenses are set at the maximum telephoto position.

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Tech Specs

  • Focal Length Range

    Focal Length Range

    55 - 200mm
  • Maximum Aperture

    Maximum Aperture

    f/ 4-5.6

  • Format

    DX
  • VR (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization

    VR (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization

    Yes
  • AF-S (Silent Wave Motor)

    AF-S (Silent Wave Motor)

    Yes
  • Approx. Dimensions (Diameter x Length)

    Approx. Dimensions (Diameter x Length)

    2.9 in. (73.6 mm) x 3.9 in. (99.5 mm)
  • Approx. Weight

    Approx. Weight

    11.8 oz. (335 g)
  • Mount Type
    Nikon F-Bayonet
  • Focal Length Range
    55 - 200mm
  • Zoom Ratio
    3.6x
  • Maximum Aperture
    f/ 4-5.6
  • Minimum Aperture
    f/ 22
  • Format
    DX
  • Maximum Angle of View (DX-format)
    28°50'
  • Minimum Angle of View (DX-format)
    8°
  • Maximum Reproduction Ratio
    0.23xx
  • Lens Constructions Elements
    15
  • Lens Construction Groups
    11
  • Compatible Format(s)
    DX, FX in DX Crop Mode
  • VR (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization
    Yes
  • Diaphragm Blades
    7
  • Distance Information
    Yes
  • ED Glass Elements
    1
  • Super Integrated Coating
    Yes
  • Autofocus
    Yes
  • AF-S (Silent Wave Motor)
    Yes
  • Internal Focusing
    Yes
  • Minimum Focus Distance
    3.6 ft.(1.1m)
  • Focus Mode
    Auto, Manual
  • G-type
    Yes
  • Filter Size
    52mm
  • Accepts Filter Type
    Screw-on
  • Approx. Dimensions (Diameter x Length)
    2.9 in. (73.6 mm) x 3.9 in. (99.5 mm)
  • Approx. Weight
    11.8 oz. (335 g)
  • Lens Type
    Zoom

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