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Message: <blockquote data-quote="SteveH" data-source="post: 493385" data-attributes="member: 9252">Welcome to the forum!You don't say if budget is an important factor when deciding between the two lenses, but I would always recommend going for the 55-300 over the 200, even if it means saving a bit longer. I used my 55-300mm a lot, and never regret buying it - For the cost it is a great lens. If you were to go for the cheaper 55-200, I would be willing to bet that after a few months you were trading for the extra 100mm... It does make a difference for things like zoo visits etc and also the 55-300 has a metal mount, where the 55-200 is plastic.Another lens to consider depending on budget is the 70-300mm - The image quality is superior to the 55-xxx's.</blockquote>