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Rent NowThe Nikon AF-S DX VR Zoom-NIKKOR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED is a versatile telephoto zoom lens for DX-format cameras, providing an 82.5-300mm equivalent focal range. Its long reach is ideal for isolating subjects in portraiture or capturing distant wildlife and sports.
Condition Note: This lens is being sold with known mechanical and optical issues. It contains a significant amount of internal dust. Additionally, the autofocus system is currently struggling to achieve focus and produces a noticeable squeaking sound during operation.
Telephoto Reach & Optics
Powerful Zoom Range: The 55-200mm focal length allows you to home in on far-away subjects, providing excellent background compression.
ED Glass Element: Includes one extra-low dispersion element to minimize chromatic aberrations and color fringing, ensuring better color accuracy and clarity.
Super Integrated Coating: Applied to lens elements to reduce flare and ghosting, maintaining contrast when shooting in bright or backlit environments.
Stability & Manual Control
Vibration Reduction (VR): Built-in image stabilization compensates for up to three stops of camera shake, aiding in sharper handheld shots at longer focal lengths.
Internal Focusing (IF): Designed so the lens does not change its physical length during focusing, which typically promotes faster response and better balance.
Manual Focus Override: You can instantly take manual control of the focus simply by turning the focus ring.
Creative Rendering
Smooth Background Blur: A rounded seven-blade diaphragm helps create a more natural and pleasing out-of-focus quality (bokeh) when using shallow depth-of-field techniques.
Compact DX Design: Specifically engineered for the Nikon DX sensor, offering telephoto power in a portable and lightweight form factor.
