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Nikkor AF-S 55-200mm f/4-5.6 G ED DX - Review / Test Report - Sample Images & Verdict |
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Lens Reviews -
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Sample Shots
Finally some sample shots taken with the Nikon D200 and RAW-converted via Raw Shooter Premium 2006.
Click on a thumbnail to view the original file (opens in a separate window). Please note that the originals are FULL SIZE samples
(=several megabytes) thus requiring a significant amount of bandwidth so please take care of the limited resources here.
| Make |
NIKON CORPORATION |
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| Model |
NIKON D200 |
| ISO Speed |
200 |
| Focal Length |
85.0mm |
| Exposure Data: |
f/8.0 @ 1/400s |
| Size |
3898x2613 |
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| Make |
NIKON CORPORATION |
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| Model |
NIKON D200 |
| ISO Speed |
200 |
| Focal Length |
120.0mm |
| Exposure Data: |
f/4.8 @ 1/4000s |
| Size |
2613x3898 |
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| Make |
NIKON CORPORATION |
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| Model |
NIKON D200 |
| ISO Speed |
200 |
| Focal Length |
145.0mm |
| Exposure Data: |
f/5.0 @ 1/1600s |
| Size |
2613x3898 |
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| Make |
NIKON CORPORATION |
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| Model |
NIKON D200 |
| ISO Speed |
200 |
| Focal Length |
185.0mm |
| Exposure Data: |
f/5.6 @ 1/640s |
| Size |
2613x3898 |
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Verdict
The Nikkor AF-S 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED DX delivered a more convincing performance
compared to its kit companion (18-55mm DX). The resolution is very high throughout
the zoom range (best at 55mm) and there's only a slight decrease in contrast at
large aperture settings (200mm). Vignetting at large aperture is quite pronounced
though and there're very pronounced distortions towards the long end of the zoom
range. CAs are very low. Corresponding to its price tag the build quality is quite
a bit less impressive due to the extensive usage of rather cheap plastics and
accurate manual focusing is next to impossible. All-in-all it is a good choice
for casual users but the rather small max. aperture is a limiting factor for creative
tele photography.
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