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Rent NowNikon AF-S DX Zoom-NIKKOR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED Lens
The Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED is a versatile telephoto zoom designed specifically for Nikon DX-format DSLR cameras. Providing an effective focal range of 82.5-300mm (35mm equivalent), this lens is an essential second lens for any photographer’s kit. It excels at isolating subjects in portraiture, capturing distant action in sports, and bringing shy wildlife into clear view, all while maintaining a remarkably lightweight and compact profile.
Condition Note: This vintage lens contains internal dust and shows early signs of fungus. While these optical imperfections may introduce a softer, lower-contrast “vintage” character to your images—particularly when shooting in bright, direct light—the lens remains mechanically and electronically functional. It is an excellent candidate for a restoration project, a budget-friendly experimental lens, or for use in controlled lighting environments.
Precision Telephoto Optics
82.5-300mm Equivalent Reach: The long focal lengths are ideal for compressing backgrounds and homing in on distant subjects that are otherwise out of reach for a standard kit lens.
Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) Glass: Features two ED elements that work to significantly reduce chromatic aberrations and color fringing. This ensures improved clarity and color accuracy across the entire zoom range.
Super Integrated Coating: Nikon’s specialized lens coating has been applied to individual elements to suppress flare and ghosting, maintaining high contrast and vibrant colors even in challenging backlit conditions.
Silent and Precise Performance
Silent Wave Motor (SWM): Equipped with Nikon’s SWM technology, this lens provides fast, accurate, and nearly silent autofocus. It is fully compatible with all Nikon DX-series bodies, including those without internal focus motors (such as the D3000 and D5000 series).
Full-Time Manual Override: Enjoy total creative control with the ability to manually fine-tune your focus at any time without having to switch out of autofocus mode.
Smooth Background Blur: A rounded nine-blade diaphragm produces a soft, pleasing out-of-focus quality (bokeh), helping your subjects pop when using shallow depth-of-field techniques.
Key Features
Nikon F-Mount (DX): Optimized for APS-C sensors to deliver a consistent, reliable performance on Nikon’s most popular digital SLR bodies.
Lightweight Build: Its slim and light construction makes it a perfect travel companion that won’t weigh down your camera bag during a long day of shooting.
Internal Focus Design: Keeps the physical length of the lens consistent during focusing for better balance and handling.
Technical Specifications
Focal Length: 55-200mm (82.5-300mm equivalent)
Aperture Range: f/4-5.6 to f/22
Lens Mount: Nikon F (DX)
Filter Size: 52mm
Focus Type: SWM (Autofocus)
