AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED (3.6x)

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A compact, lightweight and affordable 3.6x high-power telephoto zoom DX



2005 Release



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Main Features



Two ED glass elements
Ultracompact dimensions of 68 x 79mm (2.7 x 3.1 in.) and just 255g (9 oz.) in weight make it easy to carry and use
Incorporates a newly developed compact SWM (Silent Wave Motor) for quiet focusing
Nine-blade rounded diaphragm
Enables focusing from as close as 0.95m (3.1 ft.) from the subject through its entire focal range
Available in black and silver





Specifications






Lens construction

13 elements in 9 groups (2 ED glass elements)

Picture angle

28°50' - 8°

Focal-length scale

55, 70, 85, 105, 135, 200mm

Number of diaphragm blades

9 (rounded)

Minimum f/stop

22-32

Closest focusing distance

0.95m (through the entire focal range)

Maximum reproduction ratio

1/3.5

Zoom control

Manual, via separate zoom ring

Macro focusing

N/A

Focus-limit switch:

N/A

M/A mode

N/A

A-M mode switch

Available

Focus lock button

N/A

Weight (approx.):

255g

Dimensions (approx.) (from the camera’s lens mounting flange)

68×79 mm

Lens cap

Snap-on

Lens hood

HB-34 (supplied, only available in black)

Lens case

CL-0815 (supplied)

Tripod collar

N/A

External front filter attachment frame

N/A

External front filter

52mm

Slip-on filter

N/A

Built-in/rear filter

N/A

Circular polarizing filter II

Usable, even with dedicated Lens Hood HB-34.

Infrared compensation scale

N/A

Supplied accessories

52mm snap-on front lens cap LC-52, Rear lens cap LF-1, Flexible lens pouch CL-0815, Bayonet Hood HB-34 (only available in black)

Optional accessories

52mm screw-in filters, Close-up attachment lenses (No. 0, 1, 2, 3T, 4T)

Aperture ring

N/A

Distance scale

N/A

Note:
* We do not recommend the use of DX NIKKOR lenses with 35mm (135) or IX240 format cameras.





MTF Chart


Wide Tele

Spatial Frequencies S: Sagittal M: Meridional
10 lines/mm
30 lines/mm
How to read the MTF chart





Lens Construction



: Aspherical lens elements: Super ED glass elements
: ED glass elements