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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, Zoom

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great additional lens

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

    I purchased this in addition to my Nikon D3100 camera to take close up shoots during my daughter's college graduation. The zoom range was perfect for my needs. Easy to use, adjust, and picture quality was fantastic.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great lens for DSLR's

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

    I purchased this lens to put on my Nikon D7000. I get great quality photos from it; I've used it for portraits, landscaping pictures, really anything. The larger zoom gives the photographer much more range.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Image quality, Zoom

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    zooms in well

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

    This has a good zoom on it with a Nikon D3200. I have only used it a handful of times so far, but it takes clear pictures at a distance. Most of the time they are sharp and colorful depending on lighting.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good starter lens

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

    I love this lens.... I have recently started taking portraits and this lens has been a great starter investment.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great, Great Lens

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

    If this lens was a 35-200 I would never take it off my camera. Crisp images & great on auto focus. It's a bit heavy, but not too much to deter me from using it. I love, love this lens

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great, not price lens . A must have

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

    This lens it's great and very versatile. As long as the pictures are taken with a descent distance.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice lens

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

    I got this lens as a package deal and its well worth the buy if I did not get as package. Picture quality is excellent. Zoom is much better than standard lens that comes with camera,

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    My favorite lens

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

    This lens is my favorite lens to shoot with. It captures everything perfectly and zooms up phenomenally on the subject.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good lens for beginner.

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

    It's a really good lens if you are learning photography. I found that if you are taking portrait photos, the 55mm is not suited to take close ups. The real advantage is that it takes really great shots with this lens.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very goog value for its price

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

    It is a very good lens for it's price, it has a good image quality and a long focal distance, great for shoots outdoor. It came with a sun shade which it's great.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    This is a phenomenal lens!

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

    I get excellent pictures from this lens, and would recommend it to anyone. It's so easy to focus, too.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product

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

    So easy to use and takes wonderful pictures. I know nothing about cameras, but liked this lens.

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

    Awesome kit lens

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

    I would suggest anyone looking for a kit - go ahead and purchase the extra lens because you get it a discounted price for the lens and once you use this lens you will be very happy and it also gets you that extended range you will be wanting. Fast focus!

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nikon 50-200mm

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

    Overall I'm really happy with this lens. Its smooth, balanced, and can take fantastic pics with the right setting. Its not as sharp as the kit lens my camera came with, but its a fair trade considering the price and zoom range it adds. The biggest downside I'd have to say is the shortest focal length is around 3 feet, so not a macro lens by any means. The bokeh is great though and with my D3200, the megapixel count means i can crop out a good enough macro shot. I'm fairly new to DSLRs, so I didn't want to drop mega bucks on an extra lens, but I wouldn't regret this purchase regardless. It gets the job done well and is a great lens to learn with.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy lens to change.

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

    This telephoto lens gives a whole new perspective on vacation pictures. Really great!

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

    Lightweigth telephoto lens with great Nikon optics

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

    This is a great lens! Nikon optics always deliver crystal clear sharpness and this multi-purpose telephoto lens offers terrific clarity. I got a tremendous deal when buying this lens with my new Nikon D3100! For amateur users and budding professionals like myself, this lens is a bargain and definitely worth more than the price tag!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great close up shots

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

    this lens works well for taking shot not so close. have used it to get close ups of plants, flowers and even moving objects

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great lens!

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

    This is a great lens at a good price for the non-professional photographer. Have already taken some awesome pics.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great lens

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

    Lends great versatility to photo opportunities....easy to use...comes with auto focus and vibration reduction

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great zoom lens for beginners

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

    Very happy with this product. Was purchased as a gift and they were very happy with its ease of use and quality.

    I would recommend this to a friend