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Customer Reviews for Nikon 55-200mm Vibration Reduction Zoom Lens for Nikon DX SLR Cameras
Nikon 55-200mm Vibration Reduction Zoom Lens for Nikon DX SLR Cameras
Model: 55-200mm with VR
SKU: 8565368
UPC: 018208021666
Capture detail-rich digital photos using this zoom lens that features ED glass elements for lifelike images and a Silent Wave Motor for ultrafast autofocusing. Lens-based vibration reduction reduces distortion from camera shake for improved image clarity. Learn about different types of lenses ›
Average Customer Rating:
4.7
out of 5
(97 Reviews) 97
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Customer Reviews for Nikon 55-200mm Vibration Reduction Zoom Lens for Nikon DX SLR Cameras
Review 1 for Nikon 55-200mm Vibration Reduction Zoom Lens for Nikon DX SLR Cameras
Great camera for the amatuer photographer!
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
Image Quality
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Durability
5.0
What's great about it: Exellent photo quality. Fairly easy to use, yet other options available for the more advanced user.
What's not so great: A little pricey, however you're gettting a very high quality camera with lots of features.
The D7000 is a high quality camera with auto focus and comes with a nice 18-105mm general purpose lens for potraits as well as intermediate and long range shooting. If you buy this camera you can usually buy a second lens at a very good discount. Able to shoot 1080p HD videos as well as terrific portrait and distance shots. This is a wonderful camera for the amature photographer or anyone interested in learning the finer points of photography. I highly recommend this camera.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 2 for Nikon 55-200mm Vibration Reduction Zoom Lens for Nikon DX SLR Cameras
Perfect for D3200 Nikon
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
Image Quality
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Durability
5.0
What's great about it: Very clear
Highly recommended to everybody.Perfect for a starters
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 3 for Nikon 55-200mm Vibration Reduction Zoom Lens for Nikon DX SLR Cameras
A required accessory for a DSLR camera
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
4.0
Image Quality
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Durability
4.0
What's great about it: Great zoom
What's not so great: Price
Okay, it is a little expensive (if you are a beginner SLR user), but you get what you pay for. This is a great lens that gives wonderful pictures -- and it is a must for the Nikon D3100 as the stock lens just doesn't give you the versatility needed.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 4 for Nikon 55-200mm Vibration Reduction Zoom Lens for Nikon DX SLR Cameras
I love this camera
Customer Rating
5.0
What's great about it: the zoom
I love this camera simply because I love taking sports pictures and if I am standing on one side of the football field I can see all the way straight across to the opposite side and get the perfect picture...
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 5 for Nikon 55-200mm Vibration Reduction Zoom Lens for Nikon DX SLR Cameras
Good, basic lens
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
Image Quality
4.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Durability
4.0
What's great about it: Decent price in bundle
What's not so great: Don't expect an amazing lens, it is what it is!
It's a responsive, versatile lens. I purchased it as part of a bundle. Happy so far! The auto-focus points handle well. Pretty standard telephoto lens at a decent price!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 6 for Nikon 55-200mm Vibration Reduction Zoom Lens for Nikon DX SLR Cameras
Works well so far
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
4.0
Image Quality
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Durability
4.0
This lens works well so far. I havn't had any issues with it. It's easy ot use and takes great pics.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 7 for Nikon 55-200mm Vibration Reduction Zoom Lens for Nikon DX SLR Cameras
Excellent value telephoto
Customer Rating
4.0
Value for Price
5.0
Image Quality
3.0
Ease of Use
3.0
Durability
2.0
What's great about it: Price, zoom range, VR
What's not so great: Distortion and plastic construction.
I use this quite a bit, and really enjoy using this lens. It is an easy choice for the amateur DX DSLR shooter, and a more flexible choice than most costing twice as much.
Don't kid yourself, this lens is cheap. This is one of three Nikkor AF-S lenses to lack an instant manual focus over-ride (the other two are both 18-55 mm kit lenses#, and is primarily of a lightweight plastic construction. It feels in the hand like a cheap lens, and the zoom function sticks a bit. Optically, it has noticable distortion, although I have not seen much lens flare, and there is some fringing #corrected by Gen 2 DSLRS automatically).
On the plus side, it's inexpensive, and the light weight is a benefit if you have it around your neck all day. The VR system really is a must on telephotos, and although it lacks the wide apertures required for most low light shooting, for outdoor sports the AF is fast and accurate and the quality is superb. The VR makes up for the small aperature when shooting still subjects. And I don't know about you, but lugging around an exotic $2500 f/2.8 multi-pound zoom lens sounds like a chore, anyway.
As an added bonus, it takes the same 52 mm filters as both the 18-55 mm kit lens, and the 35 mm f/1.8 lens, so you don't have to carry around a stack of them. This is best matched to the second generation DX DSLRs that automatically correct the optics of this lens, and purchasing it for use on FX or film is just silly, as the image circle won't cover the frame.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 8 for Nikon 55-200mm Vibration Reduction Zoom Lens for Nikon DX SLR Cameras
love, love, love this lens!
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
Image Quality
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
very clear, beautiful focused pictures! easy to use, easy to install. would recommend to anyone with a nikon...love taking photos of my kids at their school functions! image clarity is perfect!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 9 for Nikon 55-200mm Vibration Reduction Zoom Lens for Nikon DX SLR Cameras
Great for distance
Customer Rating
5.0
What's great about it: Easy to use and install
What's not so great: Price
Enjoying using this lens for performance photos of my husband!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 10 for Nikon 55-200mm Vibration Reduction Zoom Lens for Nikon DX SLR Cameras
Nikon 55-200mm Vibration Reduction Zoom Lens
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
Image Quality
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Durability
4.0
What's great about it: Ease of use
What's not so great: None so far
Works great, vast improvement over the 50mm that came with the camera. Image quality is much better and the VR technology seems to work well.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 11 for Nikon 55-200mm Vibration Reduction Zoom Lens for Nikon DX SLR Cameras
Nice telephoto lens with good zoom range.
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
Image Quality
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Durability
4.0
What's great about it: Great telephoto range with fast auto focus and good image quality.
What's not so great: Focus ring is at the end of the lens, so with the lens hood on it's a bit difficult to focus manually.
I purchased this lens prior to the Christmas holiday. I couldn't pass it up since it was on sale for $149.00. I has proven to be a great addition to the standard lens that is on my Nikon D80. It has a good zoom range (55-200mm) with responsive auto focus and good image clarity. Certainly would recommend this lens to anyone who wants to add a telephoto lens and does not want to go broke doing it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 12 for Nikon 55-200mm Vibration Reduction Zoom Lens for Nikon DX SLR Cameras
Great Value
Customer Rating
4.0
Value for Price
5.0
Image Quality
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Durability
2.0
What's great about it: Sharpness of photos
What's not so great: toy like construction
This has a toy like feel to it, but the images are fantastic. Dead on sharp focus with my 2 Nikon bodies. The VR works like it should. The light weight plastic lens may not stand up to heavy use, but it is worth it's price,
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 13 for Nikon 55-200mm Vibration Reduction Zoom Lens for Nikon DX SLR Cameras
Delivers as advertised.
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
Image Quality
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
What's great about it: Fair price and also see above review.
What's not so great: Nothing so far!
It is well balanced on the camera. It is also easy to set up and use. So far picture taking has produced quality results. As I have only just purchased the lense, I am unable to rate its durability, but it does appear to be solidly built.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 14 for Nikon 55-200mm Vibration Reduction Zoom Lens for Nikon DX SLR Cameras
Great lens
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
Image Quality
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Durability
5.0
What's great about it: Easy to use
What's not so great: Nothing yet
Live my camera and lens kit. I purchased online and have no regrets.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 15 for Nikon 55-200mm Vibration Reduction Zoom Lens for Nikon DX SLR Cameras
Easy to use.
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Nettles39
from Maryland
on 12/04/2011
Value for Price
4.0
Image Quality
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Durability
5.0
What's great about it: Great photo quality
What's not so great: It is not a multi-tasking lens
This lens is great for distant shots. It is easy to use and easy to interchange quickly between lenses. The one thing that is an issue with it is that it is not a multi-tasking lens; it really is only good for those shots that are further out than 55mm or 3.5 feet. I would also recommend using the VR function or getting a tripod. As your focal point is so much further out, even with the VR turned on it still takes a little practice to get a clear picture if you aren't using a tripod.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 16 for Nikon 55-200mm Vibration Reduction Zoom Lens for Nikon DX SLR Cameras
Excellent
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: WatertownDave
from Watertown, MA
on 11/26/2011
Value for Price
5.0
Image Quality
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Durability
5.0
We're not photography experts and this is our first lens for our Nikon SLR, but I have to say we are very happy with it so far. We took the camera to San Francisco and found the zoom to be quite powerful and allow us to take some very nice pictures from far away. In particular, we were able to take some nice closeups of the Blue Angels air show that happened to be going on while we were there. We'd definitely recommend this lens.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 17 for Nikon 55-200mm Vibration Reduction Zoom Lens for Nikon DX SLR Cameras
Great lens
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: RFBCCB
from Jackson, MS
on 11/03/2011
Value for Price
5.0
Image Quality
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Durability
5.0
What's great about it: Ease of use
What's not so great: No complaints yet
Have had about a month. Does good. no complaints. Photos have sharpness from center to outside edge.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 18 for Nikon 55-200mm Vibration Reduction Zoom Lens for Nikon DX SLR Cameras
Great lens use it for my son's football games
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Sanderlin
from seattle, wa
on 10/28/2011
Value for Price
5.0
Image Quality
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Durability
5.0
What's great about it: good zoom
The lens has a great zoom helped alot for my sons football games.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 19 for Nikon 55-200mm Vibration Reduction Zoom Lens for Nikon DX SLR Cameras
Great Zoom lens for Amateurs like me...
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: forum1983
from Los Alamitos, CA
on 10/13/2011
Value for Price
4.0
Image Quality
4.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Durability
5.0
What's great about it: Easy to use, VR, Auto-focus and Manual focus, great value
What's not so great: lens motor is slightly noisier when using auto-focus compared to my 18-55mm zoom lens
...I'm not a professional by any stretch of the word, but the 18-55mm zoom lens that came with my Nikon D3000 just wasn't enough. I couldn't reach some of those farther away shots, but just barely. This 55-200mm allows me to get those missed shots plus more without spending too much money. The Vibration Reduction is awesome, it allows me to take photos of far away objects as if they were close up.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 20 for Nikon 55-200mm Vibration Reduction Zoom Lens for Nikon DX SLR Cameras
Luv It
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: BaJenk
from In front of my computer
on 09/30/2011
Value for Price
4.0
Image Quality
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Durability
5.0
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What's great about it: It really does zoom in well at long distance
What's not so great: Dosnt have an x-ray vision option
I bought this lens when i was really wanting a 300mm but i just cant afford it at the time. I figured i would like it but it just wouldnt pull the image in near as close as i want. WRONG. Its a great lens and it really does a super job with long distant shots, focus is fast, could be faster but is sufficient. I will say this, now i am rethinking the 300mm. In the photos attached i was a considerable distance from the subject, i was quite impresed with the zoom.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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