Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 55-200 mm f/4-5.6G ED VR II
Nikon Jan 2015
Nikon APS-C

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

This is a APS-C zoom lens for Nikon F, covering 55-200 mm and a maximum aperture of f/4-5.6. Released in 2015, it weighs 300 g and includes optical stabilization. That combination suits portrait photography.

It is a zoom lens designed for aps-c cameras. This standard-to-telephoto zoom lens features a f/4-5.6 maximum aperture, making it ideal for portrait, street, events, sports. The optical design incorporates 13 elements / 9 groups, ensuring sharp image quality and minimal distortion. Despite its robust professional construction, the lens delivers exceptional optical performance.

f/4-5.6
Aperture
55–200mm
Focal
300 g
Weight
Jan 2015
Released
Nikon site

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Good for portrait
Street Events Sports
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Specification

Manufacturer data
Focal length
55-200 mm
Maximum aperture
f/4-5.6
Minimum aperture
f/22
Number of diaphragm blades
7
Optical construction
13 elements / 9 groups
Minimum focusing distance
1.10 m (43.31 inches)
Filter size
52 mm
Lens mount
Nikon F
Dimensions
70.5 x 83 mm
Weight
300 g (10.58 oz)
Lens type
Zoom lens
Image stabilization
Yes
Max Format size
APS-C
Aperture ring
No
Weather sealing
No
Usage
Portrait, Street, Events, Sports

Wide open at 2 m, background blur ≈ 23% of the frame width

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Sample frames

Shot on the Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 55-200 mm f/4-5.6G ED VR II
Jamaladeen Tacuma, Will Calhoun Celebrating the100th Anniversity of Miles Davis, Wiggins Park, Camden, New Jersey
01 Jamaladeen Tacuma, Will Calhoun Celebrating the100th Anniversity of Miles Davis, Wiggins Park, Camden, New Jersey by jackman on jazz
Nat Adderley, Jr., Nat Adderley, Jr. Trio, Charlie Parker Jazz Festival
02 Nat Adderley, Jr., Nat Adderley, Jr. Trio, Charlie Parker Jazz Festival by jackman on jazz
Hunting Jet Provest.
03 Hunting Jet Provest. by Pete Cartwright
A400M Atlas
04 A400M Atlas by Pete Cartwright
2 Hawker Hurricanes and Duxford's beautifully restored Bristol Blenheim.
05 2 Hawker Hurricanes and Duxford's beautifully restored Bristol Blenheim. by Pete Cartwright
Emmanuel Michael, Marcus Gilmore and the Collective
06 Emmanuel Michael, Marcus Gilmore and the Collective by jackman on jazz
Tim Ragsdale, Dahi Divine Quartet, Girard College Summer Jazz Concerts
07 Tim Ragsdale, Dahi Divine Quartet, Girard College Summer Jazz Concerts by jackman on jazz
DSC_6380
08 DSC_6380 by andyS2525
DSC_6381
09 DSC_6381 by andyS2525
DSC_6398
10 DSC_6398 by andyS2525
DSC_6401
11 DSC_6401 by andyS2525
Vampire & Jet Provost
12 Vampire & Jet Provost by Pete Cartwright
BBMF 2018 style.
13 BBMF 2018 style. by Pete Cartwright
Swansong
14 Swansong by Pete Cartwright
Generations
15 Generations by Pete Cartwright
Playa Porma, Chile.
16 Playa Porma, Chile. by studio focus tco
Sparrowhawk
17 Sparrowhawk by Shaun Kirkham
Payun Liso, Mendoza, Argentina
18 Payun Liso, Mendoza, Argentina by studio focus tco
Meteora, Kastraki, Greece
19 Meteora, Kastraki, Greece by spyRaw
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Video reviews

2 on YouTube
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