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This “VR II” version features an updated retractable barrel design, making it much smaller and easier to pack than previous telephoto zooms. It is the perfect companion to a standard 18-55mm kit lens, allowing you to bridge the gap from medium distances to long-range subjects.
Long-Range Clarity and Optics
Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) Element: Includes one ED glass element to effectively combat chromatic aberrations and color fringing. This ensures your distant subjects remain sharp and clear with accurate color rendering.
Super Integrated Coating: Applied to lens elements to reduce internal reflections, flare, and ghosting. This maintains high contrast and color neutrality, even when shooting in harsh or direct light.
Rounded 7-Blade Diaphragm: Contributes to a smooth, natural-looking background blur (bokeh), which is ideal for isolating subjects in portraiture or nature photography.
Stability and Precision Focus
Vibration Reduction (VR): Features a 4-stop effective image stabilization system. This technology is critical for telephoto shooting, as it counteracts the camera shake that becomes more visible at longer focal lengths, allowing for sharp handheld shots in dim light.
Silent Wave Motor (SWM): Provides fast, accurate, and near-silent autofocus. This quiet operation is a major advantage for wildlife photography and video recording, where motor noise can be a distraction.
Full-Time Manual Override: Allows for instant manual focus adjustments at any time, even while the lens is in autofocus mode.
Compact Retractable Design
Retractable Barrel: The lens features a locking button that allows the barrel to retract when not in use. This makes the lens exceptionally portable, measuring only about 3.2 inches long when stowed.
Lightweight Build: Optimized for DX-format cameras, it provides a 300mm equivalent reach without the heavy weight of traditional full-frame telephoto glass.
Technical Specifications
Focal Length: 55-200mm (82.5-300mm equivalent)
Aperture Range: f/4-5.6 to f/22-32
Filter Size: 52mm
Weight: Approx. 10.6 oz (300g)
Mount Type: Nikon F-Mount (DX)
Summary
The Nikon 55-200mm VR II is a “compact telephoto powerhouse” that brings distant action into focus. With its 4-stop stabilization and retractable design, it is an essential addition for any DX user who needs extra reach for travel, sports, or nature without carrying a bulky gear bag.
