Shooting wide open at 55mm, the sharpness in the centre is already good, and the clarity. A true 200mm lens would have a 1:3.2 reproduction ratio at 1.1 metres. Its retractable design keeps it compact when not in use, and a silent wave motor (swm) allows for quiet focusing, which is especially useful in video.
Nikon 55200mm VR II
It sells used for about $75 used if you know how to win at ebay).
I would suggest the vr version for anything above 150 mm because you wouldn't be able to always have a tripod with you all the time.
What you might want to pick up is a nikon cl3t closeup lens. Updated with vibration reductiondesigned specifically for the nikon dx. For a budget telephoto, this lens performs very well. Compact telephoto zoom for nikon dx shooters.
8.7/10 average of 3 review (s) build quality 7.7/10 image quality 9.0/10.
There is no sign in the image quality of how small, light and inexpensive the zoom lens was with which this photo was made. Its versatile zoom range goes from 55mm, which is great for portraits and group shots, up to 200mm telephoto for catching close. A host of nikon lens technologies offer greater shooting opportunities, even in trying conditions, so you can capture images you never imagined possible.
