Nikon AF-S Nikkor 55-200mm f/4.5-5.6G

Pros: super tack sharp images

Cons: aperture range is a bit on the high side

The Bottom Line: Super investment on a quality lens

Review: The Nikon Nikkor 55-200mm f/4.5-5.6 G AF-S Lens is no less than a super lens! I'm a photographer and have used many different lenses, and theis one is a winner....plus it's relatively inexpensive at about $250. The zoom range is perfect for outdoor ...

Pros: Price, reliability, versatility, and that amazing Image Stabilization.

Cons: Not a macro lens, not a great low-light lens.

The Bottom Line: If you need a nice, solid, versatile lens you need this one. This lens will do everything well, with little trade-off in quality for most photographers.

Review: When I "outgrew" the kit lens that came with my Canon EOS Elan 7e I decided that I wanted to try a lens w/Canon's IS (Image Stabilization) feature. To my great satisfaction, this is the one that I chose. This lens has become my "do all, be all" choice ...

Pros: Auto focus, Sturdy built, Crisp pictures, Silent motor

Cons: No depth of field scale or aperture ring. Both must be controlled by camera body.

Review: I purchased my AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f4-5.6G ED lens new along with my Nikon D70s SLR. The lens functions well over all focal lengths. Nice lens for both portrait and action photography. Works well in burst mode to freeze on field sports action. ...

Pros: the quality is more than you pay for

Cons: slow lens and need to be patience

Review: when i first bought this lens, i regretted because after a few tries it does not give expected results; soft, bluish and slow. my latest outing was at the zoo and i decided to test it at my latest findings that is to shoot 1/3 to 1 stop down. it was a ...

Pros: Sharp, Great Color and Contrast, Price, Compact.

Cons: None considering the price.

Review: This is an excellent, often overlooked lens. Some people have discounted this lens on the mere fact it can perform as good as lenses costing several times more and do not want to accept the fact that a kit lens can compete with the pros. The 55-200 ...

Pros: Light weight, VR works well, sharp images, fast focus. Exceptional value.

Cons: Only kit lens quality(plastic barrel). I don't recommend for Macro(micro) shots.

The Bottom Line: When paired with the 18-55mm kit, you have a set that covers just about any range a photographer will require. All this at a great value.

Review: I bought this lens to increase the zoom power available to my Nikon D40 dSLR camera and to accompany the 18-55mm kit lens. It's a natural to want to buy this accessory as you develop more skill in photography. The lens will bring subjects, that are not ...

Pros: Solid build, IS, good range, decent value

Cons: Some might want wider angle, no lock so zoom can creep.

The Bottom Line: Recommend. Decent range and decent sharpness with a realistic price for intermediate photographer. Love the IS, worth the added cost for that feature.

Review: I have used this lens on my rebel xt for a walk around lens for about 6 months and enjoy it. The range is fine for me although some may rather have a wider angle, on the occasion I can't take a step or 2 back, I have used the rebel xt kit lens for the ...

Pros: If this is what you can afford...it's not bad.

Cons: Cheap, rotating front, not that sharp.

Review: There's not much you can say about this lens that doesn't seem unfair considering it's typical 175 dollar price point. It's a small, cheap feeling lens that has reasonable quality optics. The real question is whether it's worth keeping when lenses like ...

Pros: It's lightweight

Cons: Image quality is poor

The Bottom Line: If you are nothing more than an absolute beginner and "would not need the uniform exposure of the lens.", fine. All others stay away!

Review: Hi, I'm taking off for some extended travel and thought I'd delve into the Nikon D50 package because it's so light weight and I wouldn't have to worry about film. I did an exposure test on this lens with an evenly lit (.1 stop variation) test ...