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[[Image:Nikon DX AF-S 55-200mm VR.jpg|thumb|right|200px|VR version of the 55-200mm]]
The '''55-200mm AF-S lens''' is a medium telephoto zoom lens manufactured by [[Nikon]] for use on [[Nikon DX format]] digital SLR cameras. It comes in three variants:
* '''AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm {{f/}}4-5.6G ED''', released in 2005<ref name="05specs">{{cite web
|url = https://imaging.nikon.com/lineup/lens/f-mount/zoom/telephotozoom/af-s_dx_zoom55-200mmf_4-56g_ed/index.htm
|title = AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED (3.6x)
|year = 2005
|publisher = Nikon Corporation
|accessdate = 2 October 2019
}}</ref>
* '''AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm {{f/}}4-5.6G VR IF-ED''', released in 2007, adds [[internal focusing]] (IF) and, most notably, [[vibration reduction]] (VR).<ref name="VRspecs">{{cite web
|url = https://imaging.nikon.com/lineup/lens/f-mount/zoom/telephotozoom/af-s_dx_vr_zoom55-200mmf_4-56g_if/index.htm
|title = AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED (3.6x)
|year = 2007
|publisher = Nikon Corporation
|accessdate = 2 October 2019
}}</ref>
* '''AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-200mm {{f/}}4-5.6G ED VR II''', released 2015 introduced [[vibration reduction|VR II.]]<ref name="AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED VR II">{{cite web
|url = https://imaging.nikon.com/lineup/lens/f-mount/zoom/telephotozoom/af-s_dx_55-200mmf_4-56g_ed_vr2/index.htm
|title = AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED VR II
|year = 2015
|publisher = Nikon Corporation
|accessdate = 2 October 2019
}}</ref>
Like all lenses in the DX format, the 55-200mm casts a smaller [[image circle]] than lenses for [[Full-frame digital SLR|full-frame]] 35mm cameras and is therefore only compatible with cameras having [[APS-C]]-sized sensors (or vignetting will result).<ref name="05specs" />
Nikon introduced the 55-200mm in 2005 and refreshed it in 2007.  As an inexpensive, compact, and lightweight telephoto, it complements the [[Nikon D40|D40]] and [[Nikon D60|D60]] entry level digital SLR cameras Nikon brings to market. ''Photozone'' noted the newer VR model has a better build quality than the earlier non-VR model.<ref name="Photozone">{{cite web
|url=http://www.photozone.de/nikon--nikkor-aps-c-lens-tests/246-nikkor-af-s-55-200mm-f4-56g-if-ed-dx-vr-review--test-report
|title=Nikkor AF-S 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED DX VR - Review / Test Report
|publisher=Photozone
|accessdate=2008-11-22
}}</ref>
Some reviewers praised its value and optical performance, but criticized its handling, noting a stiff zoom ring, diminutive focus ring, and difficulty switching to manual focus.<ref name="TH">{{cite web
|url=http://www.bythom.com/55200lens.htm
|title=AF-S Zoom-Nikkor ED 55-200mm f/4-5.6G DX and DX VR Lenses
|last=Hogan
|first=Thom
|accessdate=2008-11-15
}}</ref>
Because the lens has a completely plastic body, including the mount, as is usual for lenses in this market segment, it is much lighter, but also less sturdy, than more expensive lenses of comparable size and capability which belong to a higher priced, and more professionally oriented, market segment.
==Specifications==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Attribute !!AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6 ED
! AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm {{f/}}4-5.6G VR IF-ED !! AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-200mm {{f/}}4-5.6G ED VR II
|-
! align="center"| [[Autofocus|AF]]
|align="center" colspan="3"| [[Image:Yes check.svg|15px|Yes]]&nbsp;Yes
|-
! align="center"| [[Image Stabilization]]
|align="center" | [[Image:X mark.svg|15px|No]]&nbsp;No
|align="center" colspan="2"| [[Image:Yes check.svg|15px|Yes]]&nbsp;Yes
|-
! align="center"| Maximum [[aperture]]
|align="center" colspan="3"| {{f/}}4-5.6
|-
! align="center"| Minimum [[aperture]]
|align="center" colspan="3"| {{f/}}22-32
|-
! align="center"| Weight
|align="center"| 255g
|align="center"| 335g
|align="center"| 300g
|-
! align="center"| Maximum diameter
|align="center"| 68mm
|align="center" colspan="2"| 73mm
|-
! align="center"| Length
|align="center"| 79mm
|align="center"| 99.5mm
|align="center"| 83mm
|-
! align="center"| [[Filter (photography)|Filter]] diameter
|align="center" colspan="3"| 52mm
|-
! align="center"| [[Angle of view|Picture angle]] <!-- My specs don't say which dimension it is -->
|align="center" colspan="3"| 28°50' - 8°
|-
! align="center"| Groups/elements
|align="center"| 9/13
|align="center"| 11/15
|align="center"| 9/13
|-
! align="center"| # of [[Diaphragm (optics)|diaphragm]] blades
|align="center"| 9 (rounded)
|align="center" colspan="2"| 7 (rounded)
|-
! align="center"| Closest focusing distance
|align="center"| 0.95m
|align="center" colspan="2"| 1.1m
|-
! align="center"| Release date
|align="center"| 2005
|align="center"| 2007
|align="center"| 2015
|-
! align="center"| [[Suggested retail price|MSRP]] [[United States dollar|$]]
|align="center"| $170
|align="center"| $250
|align="center"| $350
|}
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==See also==
{{Commons category|AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G}}
*[[List of Nikon compatible lenses with integrated autofocus-motor]]
== Notes ==
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{{Nikkor lenses|Nikon F-mount lenses{{!}}55-200}}
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[[Category:Camera lenses introduced in 2005]]
[[Category:Nikon F-mount lenses]]