AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED (3.6x)

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A compact telephoto zoom lens with VR system for Nikon digital SLRs

2007 Release

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Main Features

A compact telephoto zoom lens featuring VR and SWM at an affordable price
Vibration Reduction (VR) offers the equivalent of shutter speeds 3 stops faster for more flexible hand-held shooting
A wide 55-200mm (picture angle equivalent to 82.5-300mm lens in the 35mm format) 3.6x zoom range offers high quality images
An ED glass element
Compact SWM (Silent Wave Motor) for quiet autofocusing

Specifications



Lens construction		15 elements in 11 groups (1 ED glass element)

Picture angle		28°50' - 8°

Focal-length scale		55, 70, 85, 105, 135, 200mm

Number of diaphragm blades		7 (rounded)

Minimum f/stop		22-32

Closest focusing distance		1.1m (through the entire focal range)

Maximum reproduction ratio		1/4.3

Zoom control		Manual, via separate zoom ring

Macro focusing		N/A

Focus-limit switch		N/A

M/A mode		N/A

A-M mode switch		Available

Focus lock button		N/A

Weight (approx.)		335g

Dimensions (approx.) (from the camera’s lens mounting flange)		73.0 x 99.5 mm

Lens cap		Snap-on

Lens hood		HB-37

Lens case		CL-0918

Tripod collar		N/A

External front filter attachment frame		Rotatable

External front filter		52mm

Slip-on filter		N/A

Built-in/rear filter		N/A

Circular polarizing filter II		Usable, even with dedicated Lens Hood HB-37.

Infrared compensation scale		N/A

Supplied accessories		52mm Snap-on front lens cap LC-52, Rear lens cap LF-1, Bayonet hood HB-37, Flexible lens pouch CL-0918

Optional accessories		52mm screw-in filters

Aperture ring		N/A

Distance scale		N/A
Note: * We do not recommend the use of DX NIKKOR lenses with 35mm (135) or IX240 format cameras.

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Lens Construction

: Aspherical lens elements	: Super ED glass elements
: ED glass elements