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 enlarge | Brand: Nikon
Category: Photography
Buy New: See price in cart
New (43) Used (1) Refurbished (1) from $154.95
Rating:  187 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Fragile: No
Batteries Included: No
Optical Zoom: 3.6
Maximum Focal Length: 200
Minimum Focal Length: 55
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 3 x 2 x 2
MPN: 2166
Model: 2166
UPC: 018208021666
EAN: 0018208021666
ASIN: B000O161X0
Release Date: March 29, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Showing reviews 171-175 of 187
 Vibration Reduction Telephoto lense May 18, 2007
Silicon Valley Sam (San Jose, CA)
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
Nice piece of work. Everything I expected from Nikon. I'm glad I waited for this new product. Watch out. Some retailers are trying to sell the NON VR for the same price.
Excellent lens for the price May 17, 2007
esoteric (san jose, ca)
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
This lens is excellent for the price. It has VR which helps me shoot in low light. I shoot with the D70s and this is a good combination with the 18-55mm II lens from nikon. Ideally, I would go for the 18-200 VR but having two lenses for less than half the price of a single 18-200 VR is something I would not regret.
Sharp, small, light and CHEAP May 16, 2007
R. Brooks (Greensboro, NC)
14 out of 14 found this review helpful
Remember when the non-VR version of this lens was over $270? For $235, I got this beauty from Amazon just before my daughter's college graduation. From across the football stadium where the ceremony was held, I got exceptionally sharp images, so clear and free of distortion that I can crop up to 75% without losing detail. I also have a Nikkor 28-200mm zoom and the 55-200 puts it to shame at long focal lengths, with VR engaged. Prior to the graduation, I tried some indoor shots of her department awards. These turned out OK, but would have been better had I relied more on the VR and a slower shutter speed. My only real caveat is the plastic construction will not hold up to abuse, so take care to protect the lens mount and front filter threads. This is not a professional lens, but is a low-cost solid performer for serious hobbyists and beginners alike. A must-have addition to your kit lens and much sharper than the 70-300G. I was waiting for the 18-200 VR to become both more available and less expensive, but do you really need the VR at short focal lengths anyway? Save $500-600 and get this one!
great lens May 16, 2007
R. Otter
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
vibration control works great. excellent addition if you have the 18-55, and at a price you can afford. It just all comes down to if you mind switching lens and price. If price is not an problem get the 18-200, and never switch. I don't mind the extra 30 seconds to swtich so this lens was the way to go. Great product.
 Light weight lens ideal for traveling May 15, 2007
David Yu (San Diego, CA United States)
29 out of 29 found this review helpful
This is a light weight lens, ideal for traveling.
This lens is quite sharp from 55mm to 105mm wide open. From 135mm to 200mm, you may need to step down or do some post-processing to sharpen the image a little. VR works as advertised. You general gain about 3 stops. For instance, you should be able to get reasonably sharp images at 1/15 sec at 55mm, and 1/30 sec at 200mm.
Vignetting (darker corners) is not noticable from 55mm to 105mm. Vignetting is very pronounced wide open from 135mm to 200mm. Again, stepping down one stop relieves the problem.
If you are looking for optical excellent telephoto zoom, you may want to consider 70-300mm VR. If you need a lens you can take with you without breaking your shoulder, this lens is a good choice.
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