Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 2913 reviews of Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED. The average rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the design and reliability. The size and usability are also appreciated.

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On average, users rate this product 90/100 and experts rate this product 82/100.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 357 user reviews of Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.5/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the design. The usability is also mentioned favorably, but many are critical about the price.

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97% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED

alaTest has collected and analyzed 321 user reviews of Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the usability. The size also gets good opinions. Many are critical about the reliability.

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93% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Bryan Carnathan (the-digital-picture.com)

Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G AF-S DX Nikkor Lens

Is the Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G AF-S DX Lens right for you? Learn all you need to know in The-Digital-Picture.com's review!

May, 2021

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Expert review by : Photocrati Staff (photocrati.com)

Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX Nikkor Review Round-Up

The Nikkor AF-S 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED DX delivered a more convincing performance compared to its kit companion (18-55mm DX). The resolution is very high throughout the zoom range (best at 55mm) and there's only a slight decrease in contrast at large...

Apr, 2009

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Expert review by : LensTip.com (lenstip.com)

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

average sharpness at 200 mm,, significant vignetting at all focal lengths,, weak work against bright light,, a lot of plastics in the barrel.

The summary of this lens’s tests results is going to be very positive for one reason - the Nikon company adjusted its price well to its possibilities. The optical properties seem to be one of the better in the amateur class of 55-200 mm instruments; in...

Nov, 2009

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Expert review by : WDC Team (whatdigitalcamera.com)

Nikon 55-200mm

Nikon's DX format telephoto zoom benefits from vibration reduction...

Vibration Reduction, price, mid-focal length performance

Plastic mount, resolution at 200mm

As a long zoom to complement the kit lens supplied with Nikon's D40 and D40x - and maybe even the D80 - there's no doubt the 55-200mm VR fits the bill. Its light weight won't unbalance the camera, the price won't break the bank and the Vibration...

Jul, 2007

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Expert review by : WDC Team (whatdigitalcamera.com)

Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX

This Nikon non-VR optic incorporates a pair of Extra Low Dispersion (ED) elements within its optical array of 12 elements in 9 groups...

Quick AF, resolution

Not much

Really a budget or starter lens, reasonably priced, but lacking the fast maximum aperture and expensive glass of more professional lenses

Nov, 2006

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Expert review by (ephotozine.com)

Nikon AF-S DX 55-200 f/4-5.6 G ED

Available in both black and silver, this lens is Nikon's offering in the popular 'first extra lens' category of 55-200mm, a handy length as it starts where most standard zooms finish. We take a look at how this one performs.

Smallest and lightest in class; Good performance in centre.; Usable manual focus ring; Good value for money

Edge performance not as good as the centre

Mar, 2006

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Expert review by (photoreview.com.au)

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

Purchasers of Nikon DSLR cameras that come with 18-55mm or 18-70mm lenses will probably want a long zoom to extend their shooting capabilities. The recently-released AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED has been designed specifically to meet this...

Aug, 2005

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Expert review by : Darren (digital photography blog)

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

Nikon Expands Its Nikkor Lens Line Up - New AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED Lens Brings Powerful Telephoto Capabilities in a Highly Compact Design Nikon today unveiled a new DX format Nikkor lens to accompany its growing line of digital SLR...

The new AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED brings far-away subjects to the photographer without the burden of carrying a large telephoto lens. Zooming in on those elusive action shots at soccer or baseball games will fill the frame with images...

Apr, 2005

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Expert review by : Michael Kaufmann (opticallimits.com)

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

Nikon lens names aren't getting any shorter recently so hold your breath andtry to say Nikkor AF-S 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED DX VR without gasping. :-)Its most obvious differentiator to the el-cheapo Nikkor AF-S 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED DX is the 2nd...

The Nikkor AF-S 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED DX VR delivered a very sound performance withvery few weaknesses. The resolution characteristic is generally very good and neitherCAs not distortions are something to worry about. The vignetting is a bit more...

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Expert review by : Tobias Jordan (opticallimits.com)

Nikkor AF-S 55-200mm f/4-5.6 G ED DX

The Nikkor AF-S 55-200mm f/4-5.6 G ED DX is one of the most affordable telezoom lenses in the current Nikon lens lineup. It is usually sold as part of a doublelens kit package combined with one of the Nikon consumer DSLRs but it is alsoavailable...

The Nikkor AF-S 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED DX delivered a more convincing performancecompared to its kit companion (18-55mm DX). The resolution is very high throughoutthe zoom range (best at 55mm) and there's only a slight decrease in contrast atlarge...

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