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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 536 reviews

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    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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96%would recommend to a friend

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Customers admire the AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED Telephoto Zoom Lens for its impressive zoom capabilities and superb image quality, finding it easy to use and lightweight. While some users noted limitations in low-light performance and close-up capabilities, the lens's image stabilization and autofocus features received positive feedback. Many also felt the lens offered great value for its price.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Bundle deal

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Have not used this item yet. We got this as a bundle package with the camera but the reviews we have seen are great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Zoom

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great ZOOM!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a great zoom lens. I first bought the 55-200 and took it back after a week and upgraded to this 55-300. WORTH IT!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great Lens!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I really like this lens, you can take great pictures of things, people that are a little ways away from you!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    comes in handy!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    i don't take a lot of distance photos. At my parent's house, the waterfall on the mountain across from their house was frozen. Check out the pictures taken.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    its a great dslr lens and the camera i love it

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I really really love the dslr lens it was the one thar I was looking for, it has everything that promises, it helps me to take really beautiful pictures, my nikon and the lens make a Great couple, together make Just a Great job, I jus loved it since the begining, its awsome just that...

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Zoom

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Have to get used to using manual focus

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    the zoom lens is great if you know how to use it. Still learning how to use an the camera itself

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Zoom

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    good for begginers

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    very good camera, i am really happy with the camera zoom , and quality , i really take nice pics

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice addition with the bundled package

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Its a nice telephoto that works well with the camera. Pictures so far have been great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Zoom

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good lens to have.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I like having the zoom lens to get closer to things and it came as a package.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Zoom

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great for first time purchase.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The ability to bring a long distance shot up close and not losing content.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Upgrade

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought this lens to replace a non-vr version. Took it on a recent trip to a zoo. Shots came out great. Has good focus to produce clean photos.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nikon lens 55 / 200

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This lens has a very good focal length and the ability to be used manually and in automatic mode. Great lens by a great manufacture.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Zoom

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    got this lens to use for close up pictures.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    got extra lens because wanted to get better closed up pictures.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    must have lens

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Must have dslr lens. You can take images with amazing outcome..

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    a must for your camera

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This lens is a must have for your camera. It's easy to use.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Zoom

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It zoom in great never had a camera with such a good zoom

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for beginners and professionals

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I am still using this lens. I have yet to get any scratches on; however I have been using a separate camera for this lens as I do for most of my lenses.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Zoom

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great lens for zooming

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Just starting using the zoom lens, but I like it so far.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Not what I hoped for

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Ask for something more...not as much zoom as I had hope bit does work to a point

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Very good zoom lense up to 50 yard shooting

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    A good lense for fr shots that keeps amazing quality

    I would recommend this to a friend