Looking to find more information regarding these two camera lenses? Check out our side by side comparison of the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-200mm f4-5.6G ED vs Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-200mm f4-5.6G VRto review specs, pros and cons, and which is right for you.
Nikon 55-200mm f4-5.6G ED Top Features
- 55-200mm Focal Range
- F4.0 – F5.6 Max Aperture
- Filter Thread: 52mm
- Max Format: APS-C / DX
- Nikon F (DX) Mount
- Weight: 255g.
- Diameter: 68mm
- Length: 79mm
- Min Focus Distance:0.95m
Nikon 55-200mm f4-5.6G VR Top Features
- 55-200mm Focal Range
- F4.0 – F5.6 Max Aperture
- Image Stabilization
- Filter Thread: 52mm
- Max Format:
- Nikon F (DX) Mount
- Weight: 335g.
- Diameter: 73mm
- Length: 100mm
- Min Focus Distance:1.1m
Our Winner: Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-200mm f4-5.6G ED over Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-200mm f4-5.6G VR
Diaphgragm Blades
9
vs
7
Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Weight
255g
vs
335g
80g lighter
Diameter
68mm
vs
73mm
5mm smaller in diameter
Length
79mm
vs
100mm
21mm shorter
Minimum Focus Distance
0.95m
vs
1.1m
can focus closer to the subject
Image Stabilization
Yes
vs
No
Sharper Images at longer shutter speeds
Focus Type
Internal Focusing
vs
Extending front
Length of the lens doesn’t change during focusing
Internal Zoom
Yes
vs
No
Length of the lens doesn’t change during zooming
Nikon 55-200mm f4-5.6G ED vs Nikon 55-200mm f4-5.6G VR Specs Table
General
Nikon 55-200mm f4-5.6G ED
Nikon 55-200mm f4-5.6G VR
Brand
Nikon
Nikon
Lens Type
Zoom
Zoom
Price
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Lens Type
Telephoto Zoom
Telephoto Zoom
Lens Mount
Nikon F (DX)
Nikon F (DX)
Max Format
APS-C / DX
APS-C / DX
Focal Range
55-200mm
55-200mm
Image Stabilization
No
Yes
Colour
Black
Black
Zoom Method
Rotary (extending)
Rotary (internal)
Power Zoom
No
No
Zoom Lock
–
–
Zoom Ratio
3.6X
3.6X
Aperture
Max Aperture
F4.0 – F5.6
F4.0 – F5.6
Min Aperture
F22.0
F22.0 – F32.0
Aperture Ring
No
No
Diaphragm Blades
9
7
Optics
Optical Elements
13
15
Optical Groups
9
11
Special Elements
2x ED lens elements
1 ED glass element
Focusing
Min Focus Distance
0.95m
1.1m
Max Magnification
unknown
unknown
Autofocus
Yes
Yes
AF Motor Type
Micro-type ultrasonic
Micro-type ultrasonic
Full Time Manual
Focus Method
Extending front
Internal
Distance Scale
Unknown
Unknown
DoF Scale
Unknown
Unknown
Distance Scale
Unknown
Unknown
Focus Distance Limiter
Unknown
Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight
255g
335g
Diameter
68mm
73mm
Length
79mm
100mm
Materials
Plastic barrel, plastic mount
Plastic barrel, plastic mount
Weather Sealing
Unknown
Unknown
Filter Thread
52mm
52mm
Filter Notes
–
–
Hood Supplied
Yes
Yes
Hood Code
HB-34
HB-37
Tripod Collar
No
No
Optional Accessories
–
–
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