Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm f/4-5.6 G VR II : Specifications and Opinions

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user58495

sent on 22 Agosto 2015

Pros: Prezzo irrisorio,leggero,qualità ottiche straordinarie,VR efficiente e silenzioso!

Cons: Un po' plasticoso,alla focale massima di 200 mm perde qualcosa in termini di definizione

Opinion: Per quel costa,un prezzo davvero irrisorio,ha una resa ottica incredibile.Grande definizione,ottimo contrasto e resa dei colori praticamente perfetta.Leggerissimo e poco ingombrante quando è chiuso,mette a fuoco senza indecisioni nonostante la luminosità non elevata in condizioni di luce e contrasto bassi.Non ha grandi aberrazioni e diffrazioni.Resa del dettaglio sui moderni sensori APS Nikon follemente buona per il prezzo,lo si porta facilmente ovunque e il VR è efficentissimo.C'è da chiedersi come un'ottica del genere possa essere venduta a un prezzo così basso.Focale su APS equivalente circa a 80/300mm.Consigliatissimo,appena provato non ci volevo credere,ma l'ho acquistato immediatamente. Non adatto a essere usato su corpi macchina FX.

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Nino Ca'

sent on 11 Giugno 2020

Pros: Light, cheap and flexible

Cons: Unclear

Opinion: I bought this telephoto lens for about 100 euros used and sold it (regret me) for a few euros more because I needed a different lens. All in all, it does its duty; it's not a blade, but no matter how much it costs it's not expected to be. It's plastic, but it still feels like it can last. It's not bright, especially at 200mm, but even that was known, and the light telephotos cost a lot more. Featherweight, reduced footprint and VR are his workhorses. Recommended for those who want to start holding a telephoto phone. All in all, he does his job and it's worth giving him a chance. If you have more availability and more "challenging" machine bodies better look for more, if not I recommend it. The autofocus isn't very fast (and makes a bit of noise) but if you don't take sports photos that won't affect the end result.

Matteo Davi

sent on 21 Febbraio 2020

Pros: price, light, compact, good yield

Cons: plastic construction, dark

Opinion: I own this lens from a few years, taken at a shredded price on the internet. Suitable for those who don't have too many pretensions, the sharpness is still good all over the focus. The autofocus works well and generally never gave me any problems (even used at night for sporting events), hooks pretty quickly and accurately but it's noisy so it's not good for video footage. The stabilizer does its duty, but I found it less effective than the tamron 70-300 The low price unfortunately implies a construction from true entry level . Completely plastic (bayonet included) and pebbled bark I would say. It is not airtight enough to prevent dust from entering. Ps. there mounts the DZHB-37 lampshade (which I think is the one mounted in the previous version) and there goes great

Bruno Fabbri

sent on 27 Marzo 2019

Pros: Small, handy, light, good value for money

Cons: Autofocus a bit noisy

Opinion: I bought this lens used at a really advantageous price for its performance. The images are sharp both at f55 and at F200. On My Lens The manual focus is a bit ' soft (I do not know if it depends on the fact that it is used) but still very precise, the autofocus is accurate not very fast but I can not even define it slow even if a little ' noisy I do not think a real defect , however the quality of the image is really good both at the court and at long distances. The aperture of the diaphragm is a bit high (4-5.6), normally photographer with sufficient light, but even with the maximum aperture you get good results. Excellent work done by the VR. In Short, value for money, even from new, really good for a focal with this excursion.

Federico S. Schiuma

sent on 14 Novembre 2018

Pros: Size, weight, focal length, VR,

Cons: Sharpness, autofocus, plastic bayonet, lens hood

Opinion: I have this lens for a year and I horsemanship it on d5300. For the use that I do it all in all is not bad, having bought in discount at €150. Thanks to the release button when you put in the bag reaches a really compact size for a telephoto lens, little bigger than the kit 18-55. Another advantage is the focal length, which, for the price, associated with the kit lens covers from 18 to 200. Finally, the thing that I appreciate most is the VR, which allows you to shoot with really slow times without moving, even up to 1/30 to 200mm. Passing to the sore notes, one immediately notices the low quality of construction (all in plastic, also the bayonet) and the absence of the lens hood. By shooting at full aperture, as it is normal that you do not being a bright lens, the results are not exceptional but not even so negative. The most serious thing is the autofocus, noisy and very slow to hook the subject and during the tracking (eg shooting birds). In conclusion, I recommend this lens to all those spending little are looking for this focal length (essential to start photographing) without excessive demands.

Raffaele.Pezzella

sent on 01 Agosto 2018

Pros: Sharpness to TA, lightness, focal length excursion, practicality of use, price

Cons: Missing the lens Hood

Opinion: I mounted it on the D7200, and optically speaking quietly holds up the comparison with the much more expensive 16 85 VR. The objective is very light, but to the touch it presents all in all well, and not too "cheap". The focus is lightning fast and hooks up without ever making mistakes (but this is also due to the D7200...). It's all plastic, the mechanics is from entry level as it is right that is given the price range (it is also found at 220 euros, new), but optically is formidable, crisp to 55 as at 200mm already at full aperture. At 200mm is very engraved, at F8 my specimen reaches the peak of sharpness that is remarkable from edge to edge, an unthinkable thing until a few years ago for an entry level optics. As if not enough the stabilizer VR2 works in an excellent way and compensates for up to 4 stops. If on the one hand the cheapness of the lens is paid in a plasticose mechanics (including attack), everything else has turned out beyond my expectations. The lightness of the lens, however, also has its cons: it is so light that in front of the D7200 almost does not feel, and at 200mm it is easy to run into the micro blur due to the vibration of the mirror, and there is no stabilizer that holds. Better to mount a third-party lens hood that weighs it down a bit. I do indeed just a note: the lack of the hood provided.

Mauro_dp

sent on 21 Marzo 2018

Pros: Excursion, weight, price and vr

Cons: Bayonet in plastic.

Opinion: Used for many shots, the image quality is really exceptional, I will be forged. For what it costs (taken new no nital circuit) is a lens that should not be missed by the amateur photographer. Lightweight and not bulky, not tired in long walks. The focus is not a mistake. If the light is good, fasten fast moving objects.

Gianluca Mescoli

sent on 21 Luglio 2017

Pros: Price, size, filter diameter, stabilization, good AF

Cons: It's not very clear, attaching the plastic bayonet

Opinion: It was my first canvass and I did not find myself hurt in fact I advise beginners and who wants a canvas to go around. It is not a sharp target, but with a good soft light it does not hurt badly gave me many Nice shots.rn Stabilization is excellent, it's easy to find filters (diameter 52mm) which is really small, perfect for traveling even in the air without taking up too much space, the only flaw in construction is the bayonet that is plastic.rn the focus Is not very accurate but with the right settings it is pretty good. The colors and the contrast are very beautiful. It is not a perfect optics but for the price I would say it is good.

Marcellissimo

sent on 16 Novembre 2015

Pros: Compact, good mechanical handling, proper price.

Cons: not too bright, but being stabilized partially compensates.

Opinion: Given that the race to the optics stabilized unfortunately removes more and more the use of the tripod, it must be said that the zoom Nikon ago honestly its lavoro.Usato on a good stand and with the stabilizer deactivated by the massimo.Foto good, good contrast, even excessive loss of detail at the focal estrema.Una good optics, to want to be picky there 'as if pulled in all the zoom at maximum focal an imperceptible decline towards a dominant color watercolor type.