Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 55-200 mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED VR
11. Summary
- low weight, compact dimensions ,
- good image sharpness in the centre and on the borders across the 55-125 mm focal length range,
- well-controlled coma,
- slight astigmatism,
- sound autofocus work,
- presence of stabilization,
- affordable price.
Cons:
- average sharpness at 200 mm,
- significant vignetting at all focal lengths,
- weak work against bright light,
- a lot of plastics in the barrel.
The summary of this lens’s tests results is going to be very positive for one reason - the Nikon company adjusted its price well to its possibilities. The optical properties seem to be one of the better in the amateur class of 55-200 mm instruments; in addition the autofocus works efficiently and so does stabilization – perhaps the results are not on the level of the best VR mechanisms but still they allow to extend the exposure time even 7 times.
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At the end let’s express one doubt in the role of a fly in the ointment. Perhaps instead of buying the 55-200 VR (in addition to a “kit lens” as a support) an amateur photographer should get more interested in a Nikkor 18-200 mm VR? The price is twice as high, it’s true, but we buy a more universal, better-made device, with a more efficient autofocus system and stabilization. In the range of 55-200 mm it doesn’t give in to the lens tested here and, additionally, its 18-55 mm range presents itself very well...
Sample shots:
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| Camera: Nikon D200 Parameters: 55 mm, f/4.0, exp. 1/60 sec., ISO 320 File: JPG, 3872x2592 pix, 2.9 MB |
Camera: Nikon D200 Parameters: 55 mm, f/8.0, exp. 1/320 sec., ISO 160 File: JPG, 3872x2592 pix, 4.7 MB |
Camera: Nikon D200 Parameters: 200 mm, f/10.0, exp. 1/640 sec., ISO 250 File: JPG, 3872x2592 pix, 3.2 MB |
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Camera:Nikon D200 Parameters: 55 mm, f/7.1, exp. 1/500 sec., ISO 160 File: JPG, 3872x2592 pix, 4.2 MB |
Camera: Nikon D200 Parameters: 116 mm, f/7.1, exp. 1/1000 sec., ISO 160 File: JPG, 3872x2592 pix, 4.2 MB |
Camera: Nikon D200 Parameters: 200 mm, f/8.0, exp. 1/500 sec., ISO 160 File: JPG, 3872x2592 pix, 4.3 MB |
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Camera:Nikon D200 Parameters: 110 mm, f/4.5, exp. 1/80 sec., ISO 250 File: JPG, 3872x2592 pix, 4.3 MB |
Camera: Nikon D200 Parameters: 200 mm, f/5.6, exp. 1/125 sec., ISO 250 File: JPG, 3872x2592 pix, 3.9 MB |
Camera: Nikon D200 Parameters: 55 mm, f/4.0, exp. 1/90 sec., ISO 250 File: JPG, 3872x2592 pix, 4.3 MB |
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Camera:Nikon D200 Parameters: 110 mm, f/4.5, exp. 1/180 sec., ISO 125 File: JPG, 3872x2592 pix, 4.6 MB |
Camera: Nikon D200 Parameters: 55 mm, f/5.6, exp. 1/60 sec., ISO 100 File: JPG, 3872x2592 pix, 3.9 MB |
Camera: Nikon D200 Parameters: 85 mm, f/4.2, exp. 1/100 sec., ISO 100 File: JPG, 3872x2592 pix, 4.0 MB |
