AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED
April 20, 2005
A compact, lightweight and affordable 3.6x high-power telephoto zoom DX — ideal for use with Nikon digital SLRs.
TOKYO – Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the introduction of the AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED. This ultracompact, lightweight telephoto zoom lens has a 3.6x 55-200mm focal range and offers a remarkable cost-to-performance ratio. Its optics are optimized for use with Nikon digital SLRs, and it is ideally suited to the new Nikon D50.
The compact zoom lens offers powerful zoom performance of 55-200mm (providing a picture angle equivalent to an 82.5-300mm lens in 35mm format) and is suitable for everything from candid portraits to sports, nature and wildlife photography. The newly developed compact SWM (Silent Wave Motor) has given rise to an ultracompact, lightweight design with excellent handling characteristics. Including the new compact SWM, the AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED measures a compact Ø68 x 79mm (2.7 x 3.1 in.) and weighs approximately 255g (9 oz.).
For optics, two ED glass elements achieve high resolution and contrast while minimizing chromatic aberration and other forms of distortion. The new compact SWM built into the lens offers the smooth and quiet autofocus performance that users have come to expect from our existing SWM.
By using this lens and the new AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED lens, photographers have a focal length range from wide-angle 18mm to telephoto 200mm (providing a picture angle equivalent to a 27-300mm lens in 35mm format), covering an extremely wide variety of subjects and shooting situations. The range of these ultracompact, lightweight lenses, combined with its high-quality performance, will expand the photographic horizons of Nikon Digital SLR owners. The AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED lens will be simultaneously released with the AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED lens.
The AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED is available in black and silver, to match the color variations of the Nikon D50.
- Note: This lens is not compatible with 35mm [135] or IX240 format film cameras.
Specifications, design, product name, standard accessories, and release schedule may differ by country or area.
AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED Major Features
- Offers a high-power 3.6x, 55-200mm zoom to ensure close composition (equivalent to a 82.5-300mm lens in 35mm format)
- Two ED glass lenses minimize chromatic aberration and other forms of distortion to achieve high resolution and contrast
- Ultracompact dimensions of 68 x 79mm (2.7 x 3.1 in.) and just 255g (9 oz.) in weight make it easy to carry and use
- Incorporates a newly developed compact SWM (Silent Wave Motor) for quiet focusing
- Delivers high-level optical performance that is specially designed for use with the Nikon digital SLRs
- Employs a nine-blade rounded diaphragm opening that achieves a natural blur for out-of-focus elements
- Enables focusing from as close as 0.95m (3.1 ft.) from the subject through its entire focal range
- Available in black and silver to match the color variations of the new Nikon D50
- Serves as an ideal complement to the similarly priced AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED lens
AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED Specifications
| Focal length | 55-200mm (equivalent to an 82.5-300mm lens in 35mm format) |
|---|---|
| Maximum aperture | f/4-5.6 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22-32 |
| Lens construction | 13 elements in 9 groups (two ED glass elements) |
| Picture angle | 28°50' - 8° |
| Minimum focus range | 0.95m (3.1 ft.) |
| Max. reproduction ratio | 1/3.5 (0.28) |
| Attachment size | 52mm |
| Dimensions (approx.) | 68 x 79mm (2.7 x 3.1 in.) |
| Weight (approx.) | 255g (9 oz.) |
| Included accessories | 52mm Snap-on front lens cap (LC-52), Rear Cap (LF-1), Hood (HB-34), Semi soft case (CL-0815) |
| Optional accessories | 52mm screw-in filters |
- Specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer. April 2005
- The information is current as of the date of publication. It is subject to change without notice.