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Paramount Camera & Repair
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- Nikon VR II Image Stabilization; Tripod Detection Mode
- Lens Cap:Snap-on
- HRI (High Refractive Index) Lens Element
- ( 1.
- 2 Extra-low Dispersion (ED) Elements
- 5.
- 5x Telephoto Zoom lens
- Nikon VR Image Stabilization; Tripod Detection Mode, Focal Length Range : 55 -300 mm, Minimum Focus Distance : 4.
- 5x Telephoto Zoom lens,Filter Thread: 58 mm
Reviews
Bruce
For the money, this is a very good lens. Now to the Lens, I wanted something light for my travels instead of taking my work camera Nikon D700 which is a pain to carry around the neck all day with all the other lenses I have when you want to relax, for travels instead I have a Nikon D90 with 18-70mm f/3.
Sean
SB. I bought this to use with my Nikon D3200 in addition to the standard lens. It takes nice photos with little to no distortion. The autofocus is reasonably quiet (no whining like the 70-300G) and I didn't notice any strange noises from the VR (the 55-200 chatters away to itself when in use).
Lewis C.
On filters, the front element rotates when focusing, so you will need to readjust a polarising filter after focusing, but UV and other uniform filters work perfectly well, of course. 5-4. They're black so don't look too silly (and you can always use a felt tip to hide the logo if you're embarrassed). A couple of reviews state that it is poor in bad light.
Russell Platten
I turned off the autofocus and focussed manually using live view on the camera. As a complete amateur I cannot comment on the more technical aspects, but I reckon this lens is a good choice if you cannot afford to spend a lot on a faster lens, and you should get good results. I started using this lens a couple of years ago with my first DSLR, a Nikon D80. I bought this lens to complement my Nikon D200, to give me versatility and let me carry just one lens for general photography.
TB_family
This is the cheaper VR, with no Active mode (for shooting from a moving vehicle, for instance), but I haven't needed that yet, and to be honest I'm not sure that not having Active VR is really a major issue for most uses (I don't take safari holidays or go to war zones). the 70-300G), but it could leave you lost for a shot in low light.
Smudge
The lens weighs quite a bit more than the 18-55mm kit lens but not so much that it will weigh your camera bag down. In real life terms this means you can zoom in on a rugby scrum if you're on the touch line. Cons:- Build quality, despite the metal mount which is ok, the plastic body may not please those who shoot under harsh conditions and look for something affordable, but then again something had to be sacrificed to be light.
T. Draper
On a D7000, it feels chunky but not unbalanced. 6 lens, it's still usable but don't expect it to snap right into focus in dim lights. 5-5.
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