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Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-NIKKOR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED
This lens is engineered to provide significant reach without the bulk of a professional telephoto. It serves as an excellent companion to a standard kit lens, allowing you to “close the gap” on subjects that are too far away for a standard zoom.
Enhanced Telephoto Optics
82.5-300mm Equivalent Range: The long focal lengths make it easy to isolate subjects from their backgrounds and capture distant details with clarity.
Two Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) Elements: Nikon includes two premium ED glass elements to effectively eliminate chromatic aberrations (color fringing). This results in sharper images with more accurate color rendering.
Super Integrated Coating (SIC): This coating is applied to the lens elements to reduce ghosting and internal flare, ensuring high contrast even when shooting in bright or backlit environments.
9-Blade Rounded Diaphragm: Features a nine-blade design that creates a smooth, natural background blur (bokeh), which is perfect for isolating a portrait subject from a busy background.
Fast and Quiet Operation
Silent Wave Motor (SWM): Utilizes Nikon’s ultrasonic motor technology for autofocus that is fast, precise, and nearly silent. This is particularly useful for wildlife photography where noise might startle the subject.
Full-Time Manual Override: Allows you to instantly switch to manual focus simply by turning the focus ring, without needing to flip a switch on the lens barrel.
Compact DX Design: Optimized for APS-C sensors, this lens is much lighter and more portable than full-frame telephoto alternatives.
Technical Specifications
Focal Length: 55-200mm (82.5-300mm equivalent)
Aperture Range: f/4-5.6 to f/22-32
Lens Mount: Nikon F-Mount (DX)
Filter Size: 52mm
Weight: Approx. 9 oz (255g)
Summary
The Nikon 55-200mm ED is a “lightweight reach-extender” that brings 300mm telephoto power to everyday photographers. With its dual ED glass elements and silent autofocus, it is a reliable and budget-friendly tool for anyone looking to bring distant action closer with sharp, high-contrast results.
