Nikon lens
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madcapmagishion
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Depends on what Nikon camera body you are using! If its a DX body, then yes the 55-200mm 1.4-5.6G ED DX VR or AFS f/4- 5.6G IF-ED DX VR is a good lens purchase. But why settle for just 200mm when for another $100 or so, you can get the 100mm longer Nikon 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX Nikkor Zoom Lens.
Bill K.
I'm gonna take a wild stab at this and say, as you're in the D3100 forum, you have that body.
I think you've confused yourself with those lenses.
There is no f/1.4-5.6 55-200m lens in any shape or format by Nikon - heck if there was, I think the price would be quite high!
The only available (Nikon) options for the focal lengths you want are;
Nikon (Nikkor) AF-S 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED DX
Nikon (Nikkor) AF-S 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED VR DX
As you can see, the only substantial difference is the VR capability and current (UK) prices puts the VR at a lower price, which is a no brainer as far as choices goes between the two.
Or as Bill suggested, the 55-300mm is only about £90 more ($~140) - depends on your budget and needs of course
I think you've confused yourself with those lenses.
There is no f/1.4-5.6 55-200m lens in any shape or format by Nikon - heck if there was, I think the price would be quite high!
The only available (Nikon) options for the focal lengths you want are;
Nikon (Nikkor) AF-S 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED DX
Nikon (Nikkor) AF-S 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED VR DX
As you can see, the only substantial difference is the VR capability and current (UK) prices puts the VR at a lower price, which is a no brainer as far as choices goes between the two.
Or as Bill suggested, the 55-300mm is only about £90 more ($~140) - depends on your budget and needs of course
madcapmagishion
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I belive that teetam meant the 55-200mm 1:4-5.6G
He/she just used a period . (the wrong symbol) instead of a colon : (the right symbol) between the 1 and the 4.
He/she just used a period . (the wrong symbol) instead of a colon : (the right symbol) between the 1 and the 4.
I've just bought the 55 - 300 mm lens to compliment my 18 - 55 mm, and I can't recommend it enough! One bit of advice, which will apply also to the 55-200mm (But not as much) is that hand-held shots really benefit from a monopod or tripod at the top end... If you are looking at either lens and don't have a 'pod, I'd advise to budget one in.... Even a £20 monopod is a big help at full zoom!