Key Features
- Versatile and ultra-compact with a powerful focal length range of 55-200mm designed exclusively for Nikon DX format SLRs. Ideal 3.6x zoom lens for portraiture, sports or wildlife photography.
- New compact rod-type Silent Wave Motor (SWM) enables ultra-high speed auto focusing with exceptional accuracy and super-quiet operation.
- Two Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass elements achieve minimized chromatic aberration and superior optical performance.
- 9-blade rounded diaphragm for more natural out-of-focus highlights.
- An excellent companion to the AF-S DX Zoom-NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED.
- Nikon Super Integrated Coating (SIC) minimizes ghosting and flare to provide even higher contrast and more vivid images, even in challenging light conditions.
- Focus mode switch enables quick switching between A (auto focus) and M (manual focus).
Price (when new)
$199.95
Mount Type
Nikon F-Bayonet
Year Introduced
2005
Focal Length Range
55-200mm
Zoom Ratio
3.6x
Maximum Aperture
f/4
Minimum Aperture
f/22
Format
DX
Maximum Angle of View (DX-format)
28°50'
Minimum Angle of View (DX-format)
8°
Maximum Reproduction Ratio
0.29x
Lens Elements
13
Lens Groups
9
Compatible Format(s)
DX, FX in DX Crop Mode
Diaphragm Blades
9
Distance Information
Yes
Nano Crystal Coat
No
ED Glass Elements
2
Super Integrated Coating
Yes
AF-S (Silent Wave Motor)
Yes
Internal Focusing
Yes
Minimum Focus Distance
3.1ft.(0.95m)
Focus Mode
Auto, Manual
G-type
Yes
Filter Size
52mm
Rear Focusing
No
Accepts Filter Type
Screw-on
Dimensions (mm)
68x79mm (Diameter x Length)
Dimensions (inch)
2.7x3.1 in. (Diameter x Length)
Weight (grams)
(255g)
Weight (lbs)
9 oz
Supplied Accessories
* LC-52 Snap-on Front Lens Cap
* LF-1 Rear Lens Cap
* HB-34 Lens Hood
* CL-0815 Soft Lens Case
* LF-1 Rear Lens Cap
* HB-34 Lens Hood
* CL-0815 Soft Lens Case