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Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6 G ED Gordon Laing, August 2007
   
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Nikkor DX 55-200mm VR
Sigma 50-200mm HSM for Nikon
Nikkor DX 55-200mm VR video tour

We're pleased to present a short video tour of the Nikkor DX 55-200mm VR lens using a Nikon D80 body, demonstrating its build quality, coverage and features. There's no need to download any new software - just press the play button in the middle of the screen below and wait for the video to start; you may need to press the button twice. The quality and any delay before playing may vary depending on your internet connection.





Nikkor 55-200mm video - close-up Nikkor 55-200mm video - build quality Nikkor 55-200mm video - portrait






Good points

Great value telephoto zoom.
Effective VR anti-shake facilities.
Fast and quiet SWM focusing.
Perfectly complements DX 18-55mm lens.

Bad points
Softness and fringing in corners at 200mm.
Build quality is fairly basic.
Basic manual focusing facilities.
Range less compelling for other kit lenses.




Scores

(relative to other Nikkor zooms)
 

Build quality:
Optical quality:
Specification:
Value:

Overall:

18 / 25
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23 / 25

78%

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