Jonas Grumby
Senior Member
I just purchased the newly introduced AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED VR II
This will replace my old 80-200mm f/2.8. I think that what it lacks in max aperture will be made up for by the fact that my new camera is capable of much higher ISO settings. I mainly chose it for the VRII, shorter minimum focus (for people/portraits), and the fact that it is so much lighter and more compact than the 80-200mm. You can imagine what is was like to lug a D2X with the 80-200 around. Since my goal in buying the D5300 was to have more of a fun camera for weekend trips, this lens fits in with that plan.
I haven't had a chance to shoot with it but it's a great feeling to pick up the camera with that lightweight body and lens combo. I'll shoot some photos this weekend and let you know what I think. Does anyone else in the group have this lens?
This will replace my old 80-200mm f/2.8. I think that what it lacks in max aperture will be made up for by the fact that my new camera is capable of much higher ISO settings. I mainly chose it for the VRII, shorter minimum focus (for people/portraits), and the fact that it is so much lighter and more compact than the 80-200mm. You can imagine what is was like to lug a D2X with the 80-200 around. Since my goal in buying the D5300 was to have more of a fun camera for weekend trips, this lens fits in with that plan.
I haven't had a chance to shoot with it but it's a great feeling to pick up the camera with that lightweight body and lens combo. I'll shoot some photos this weekend and let you know what I think. Does anyone else in the group have this lens?