Nikkon Af-s Nikkor 55-200mm 1:4-5.6g ed lens VR

AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED VR
The new AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED brings far-away subjects to the photographer without the burden of carrying a large telephoto lens. Zooming in on those elusive action shots at soccer or baseball games will fill the frame with images that would be otherwise impossible to capture. Its impressive zoom range of 55-200mm allows users the versatility to capture everything from razor-sharp candid portraits to sports, nature and even wildlife pictures. Despite its long zoom range, the AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED is remarkably compact and lightweight, and proves to be a formidable companion to the instant responsiveness and the impressive speed of the new D50 digital SLR camera.

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Focal Length: 55 - 200mm, similar to an 85 - 300 mm lens on a 35 mm film camera.

Elements: 13 elements in 9 groups. Two are of ED glass. This is a lot of elements for such an inexpensive lens, which suggests the optics will be far better than many people might expect.

Marked focal lengths: 55, 70, 85, 105, 135 and 200 mm.

Focus system: Silent wave motor internal to lens.

Filter Thread: 52 mm. Thank goodness; this was the standard thread size Nikon has used for their manual focus lenses made ever since 1959. Most pro photographers have a stack of 52mm filters; I know I do.

Size: 3.1" (79 mm) long by 2.7" (68 mm) around. Small!

Weight: 9 oz. (255 g), very light!

Aperture Range: f/4 - 22 at 55 mm; f/5.6 - 32 at 200 mm.

Diaphragm: Nine blades, rounded at larger apertures. This is excellent!

Close Focus: 3.1 feet (0.95 meters), which is excellent for a telephoto.

Included Accessories: 52mm snap-on front lens cap (LC-52), Rear Cap (LF-1), hood (HB-34) and semi soft case (CL-0815).

Colors: Professional black and coyote-ugly painted silver. Please don't embarrass yourself with a silver painted lens.

Nikon Product Number: 2156, in catalog as of spring 2008.