Nikon 55-200mm f4-5.6G ED Auto Focus-S DX Nikkor Zoom Lens - White Box (New)

i got this lens because i needed a wider range of zoom. i also have the 35mm 1.8 lens and although this lens isn't as sharp it has great quality, the pictures are best at a longer range using a tripod, but this would be great for nature photography or even doing model shoots. it handles well in low lighting and is just really great for the price, being that i bought it as "used" i was very pleased with the results, it looked brand new, no visible scratches whatsoever. it comes with a lens cap and a body cap, and also a hood, all of great quality. it even came with a carrying case. the shipping was great, i ordered it friday and received it on that monday after. i'm very pleased, although i don't think it could be considered a "prime" or "pro" lens, but it's great for beginner/intermediate photographers. don't think twice about ordering it! great deal!

So glad I purchased this lens for my Nikon D5100. Incredible lens for the money. So lightweight and easy to use. The AF works quickly and quietly for my use - perhaps a professional might think it a little slow...it is not....pictures are great...what i like the most is the weight (or lack of)...great for travel when you don't want to carry around heavy metal lenses. It is plastic as is the mount, but you only have to be relatively careful. With this lens I would pick up by the camera and not the lens alone, since the mount is plastic.I now only carry this and a Nikon 50mm in a smaller bag. All the lens you need.Great zoom lens.

Love the smaller size of this lens, not heavy at all but does have a good range from taking portraits to close ups. Sharp images and overall a great lens.

Bought a D3200 which only came with a 18-55mm lens, so I wanted to complete the package. This lens was fantastic! It works great, and I've actually used it more than I ever thought I would. It came right on time, and in perfect condition! I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for an affordable, refurbished lens. The only problem is this is a bit misleading. It does not come with the lens hood, but overall, I am completely content with this purchase!

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I first bought this 55-200mm through an outside vendor and it's amazing how these electronics megastores will mark up their items to a ridiculous price. This lens is NOT worth over $200 and if you paid that much, I advise you return it and save $$$$ by ordering through amazon.com which was what I did. I returned this nice lens to that store but bought it again through amazon.com and saved $100! Anyways, this lens goes great with my 18-55mm lens that came with my Nikon D50. The 3.6x zoom is not bad at all and if you can live with the slow autofocus, it's actually pretty good bang for your buck. You start losing a little depth when you near 200mm. The images are still sharp (depth starts to suffer the more you zoom in). This lens is actually quite good in regards to image quality. If you're expecting rapid focus, this lens is not for you. No matter how good the lens/camera is, I always photo edit afterwards anyway. This lens is worth the money if you are not really willing to fork out the $$$ for Vibration Reduction (don't get me wrong, it's great to have, but I was taking pictures fine with a tripod and remote and I don't mind lugging those along). Plus changing lens is no big deal for a photographer of my type. This 55-200mm lens is a winner in my opinion.

Lens was needed to replace a faulty old unit and it was exactly what we needed. It came quickly and worked perfectly out of the box. We would buy again.

THIS lens is great, 55-200mm zoom, i put it through its paces in the garden and was not unhappy. I could go on and on and chat camera all day with anyone, but the images say whatever needs saying.