Not sure what to write as I am a big Nikon fan. I bought refurbished lense and it looks like there is still some problem with it. It doesn't go in continues mode, takes time to focus and after click it creates some very unusual sound with lense movement from inside.

Consistent Output

Lens Creep

Fantastic lens! I use it for sports photography almost exclusively and it has given me excellent results.

The NIKKOR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED Lens lets me capture brilliant shots thanks to the inventive Vibration Reduction technology. Its price does not hurt too.

Wouldn't it be great to get some serious telephoto zoom reach without filling up most of your gadget bag with a big clunky lens? The Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED fits the bill with a remarkably compact design, and it's less than half the weight of its big brother, the Nikon...

Wouldn't it be great to get some serious telephoto zoom reach without filling up most of your gadget bag with a big clunky lens? The Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED fits the bill with a remarkably compact design, and it's less than half the weight of its big brother, the Nikon...

There's not much you can say about this lens that doesn't seem unfair considering it's typical 175 d

If this is what you can afford..

Cheap; rotating front; not that sharp

I got this lens as part of a package along with a 18-105mm lens. I'm finding that I tend to use the 18-105 a lot more. The 55-200 gives a bit more zoom but to keep it light it is quite a bit smaller. Still seems like a good lens and the package made it a great deal.

Easily Interchangeable; Fast / accurate auto-focus

Limited range; No Macro

Best Pick Under A Very Good Price. Using this lens from 6-7 months impressed with bokeh effect. You can feel the difference between VR and Non VR. Go for it.

Good choice for this money and for amateur users

lightweight; HSM; VR; big zoom ring

Plastic lens mount; average optical quality; pop-up design; huge vignetting

The build quality is actually pretty good and a clear step up from the older AF-S 55-200mm non-VR. That said it is still a consumer grade lens with a plastic body (down to the lens mount). The very broad rubberized zoom ring feels reasonably smooth.