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Nikkor AF-S 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED DX VR - Review / Test Report - Sample Images & Verdict |
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Lens Reviews -
Nikon / Nikkor (APS-C)
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Sample Images
Here're a few quick'n dirty snapshots taken with the D200 and RAW-converted via RSP 2006.
Click on a thumbnail to view the original file (opens in a separate window). Please note that the originals are FULL SIZE samples
(=several megabytes) thus requiring a significant amount of bandwidth so please take care of the limited resources here.
| Make |
NIKON CORPORATION |
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| Model |
NIKON D200 |
| ISO Speed |
200 |
| Focal Length |
62.0mm |
| Exposure Data: |
f/4.5 @ 1/350s |
| Size |
3898x2613 |
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| Make |
NIKON CORPORATION |
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| Model |
NIKON D200 |
| ISO Speed |
200 |
| Focal Length |
200.0mm |
| Exposure Data: |
f/5.6 @ 1/320s |
| Size |
2613x3898 |
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| Make |
NIKON CORPORATION |
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| Model |
NIKON D200 |
| ISO Speed |
200 |
| Focal Length |
200.0mm |
| Exposure Data: |
f/5.6 @ 1/250s |
| Size |
3898x2613 |
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| Make |
NIKON CORPORATION |
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| Model |
NIKON D200 |
| ISO Speed |
400 |
| Focal Length |
85.0mm |
| Exposure Data: |
f/8.0 @ 1/1000s |
| Size |
2613x3898 |
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| Make |
NIKON CORPORATION |
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| Model |
NIKON D200 |
| ISO Speed |
400 |
| Focal Length |
60.0mm |
| Exposure Data: |
f/4.2 @ 1/180s |
| Size |
3898x2613 |
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Verdict
The Nikkor AF-S 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED DX VR delivered a very sound performance with
very few weaknesses. The resolution characteristic is generally very good and neither
CAs not distortions are something to worry about. The vignetting is a bit more pronounced
at 135mm @ f/5 but otherwise not a real problem. The bokeh (out-of-focus blur) is naturally
a bit underdeveloped due to the slow max. aperture but apart from this limitation is
seems pretty smooth. Fortunately Nikkor resisted the temptation
to use super-cheap materials so while far from being as solid as a rock the build quality
is actually fine for a lens in this class. A highly
desirable new feature is naturally the VR (Vibration Reduction) mechanism. It doesn't help
in all situations but it can often safe the day e.g. by enabling you to stick to low ISO
settings or with an extra potential in low light situations. However, I'd state that it
isn't quite as efficient as specified by Nikon though. The best thing of all is
the very low price tag of the lens - by now it sells for less than 300€/US$. So
you can get lots of bangs for you bucks if you can live with the comparatively slow
max. aperture.
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