Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR vs Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED VR II
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED VR II is faster by 0.3 stops (f/4.0 vs f/4.5), letting in more light.
- Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED VR II is lighter by 445g.
- Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED VR II goes wider (55mm vs 70mm).
- Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR reaches further (300mm vs 200mm).
- Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED VR II is the newer design (2015 vs 2006).
| Spec | AF-S Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR | AF-S DX Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED VR II |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Nikon | Nikon |
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Type | Telephoto Zoom | Zoom |
| Focal length | 70-300mm | 55-200mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/4.5 | f/4.0 (faster) |
| Released | 2006 | 2015 |
| Format | full-frame | aps-c |
| Groups | 12 | 11 |
| Af motor | SWM | SWM |
| Elements | 17 | 15 |
| Weight g | 745.0 | 300.0 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 67 | 52 |
| Length mm | 143.5 | 83.0 |
| Stabilized | Yes | Yes |
| Diameter mm | 80.0 | 70.5 |
| Min focus m | 1.5 | 1.1 (closer focusing) |
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR
A lightweight telephoto zoom for Nikon FX cameras with vibration reduction and a silent-wave motor.
Pros
- Light (745 g)
- Vibration reduction
- Silent-wave AF
Cons
- Soft at 300mm
- Variable aperture
- Slow in low light
Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED VR II
A compact DX telephoto zoom, the VR II update of the 55-200mm. It weighs about 300g.
Pros
- Compact
- VR
- ED element
- Takes 52mm filters
Cons
- Slow aperture
- Soft at 200mm
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