It is usually sold as part of a double lens kit package combined with one of the nikon consumer dslrs but it is also available separately for about 200 us$/€. I started with the 18/70 and then wanted longer lens and the 55/200 vr fit my price. It is decent optically, mechanically all plastic including the mount.
Nikon AFS DX NIKKOR 55200mm f/4.55.6G ED VR II Lens
If you have a more advanced nikon such as a d50/d70/d80/d90/d7000/d7100/d100/d200/d3… etc, then check the af/m switch on the camera body.
So generally light body and light lenses.
User rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars with 354 reviews. Zooms are handy,and the flexibility is critical. User's manual english (for customers in europe) 764.43 kb download. Two are of ed glass.
The plastic mounts break if they get a side hit, although they seem to wear ok.
Elements:13 elements in 9 groups. Nice lens in great condition, works perfectly. The superzoom end of the lens also lets you be as close to the scene without crossing over a restricted area, a basketball court or a football pitch perhaps. 13 elements in 9 groups, 2 ed elements.
The overall build is subpar, but the iq really makes up the difference.
Not interested in nikon politics, or sending it in only to be told i dropped it. The 18/200 is better made than the plastic mount 18/55 and 55/200. 5 rows make sure this fits by entering your model number. Ideal for portraiture, family, sports, nature and wildlife.
If i can possibly repair this lens myself, i'll try to do so, as long as replacement parts aren't more than $50 or so.
So long as you're careful not to break the plastic lens mount, this is an extraordinary lens in every way. Vr is not so important in fish eye or ultra wide angle lenses though. Given your two choices, i would take the 18. A host of nikon lens technologies offer greater shooting opportunities, even in trying conditions, so you can capture images you never imagined possible.
And it delivers outstanding performance at a.
