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AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED (3.6x)

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[Product Image] AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED (3.6x)

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ED SIC D G SWM DX

A compact, lightweight and affordable 3.6x high-power telephoto zoom DX



2005 Release





Main Features



  • Two ED glass elements
  • 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
  • Nine-blade rounded diaphragm
  • Enables focusing from as close as 0.95m (3.1 ft.) from the subject through its entire focal range
  • Available in black and silver




Specifications






Lens construction

13 elements in 9 groups (2 ED glass elements)

Picture angle

28°50' - 8°

Focal-length scale

55, 70, 85, 105, 135, 200mm

Number of diaphragm blades

9 (rounded)

Minimum f/stop

22-32

Closest focusing distance

0.95m (through the entire focal range)

Maximum reproduction ratio

1/3.5

Zoom control

Manual, via separate zoom ring

Macro focusing

N/A

Focus-limit switch:

N/A

M/A mode

N/A

A-M mode switch

Available

Focus lock button

N/A

Weight (approx.):

255g

Dimensions (approx.) (from the camera’s lens mounting flange)

68×79 mm

Lens cap

Snap-on

Lens hood

HB-34 (supplied, only available in black)

Lens case

CL-0815 (supplied)

Tripod collar

N/A

External front filter attachment frame

N/A

External front filter

52mm

Slip-on filter

N/A

Built-in/rear filter

N/A

Circular polarizing filter II

Usable, even with dedicated Lens Hood HB-34.

Infrared compensation scale

N/A

Supplied accessories

52mm snap-on front lens cap LC-52, Rear lens cap LF-1, Flexible lens pouch CL-0815, Bayonet Hood HB-34 (only available in black)

Optional accessories

52mm screw-in filters, Close-up attachment lenses (No. 0, 1, 2, 3T, 4T)

Aperture ring

N/A

Distance scale

N/A

Note:

* We do not recommend the use of DX NIKKOR lenses with 35mm (135) or IX240 format cameras.





MTF Chart


Wide Tele


Spatial Frequencies S: Sagittal M: Meridional
10 lines/mm
30 lines/mm

How to read the MTF chart




Lens Construction




: Aspherical lens elements : Super ED glass elements
: ED glass elements  




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