Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED VR vs Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED VR and Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR.

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Product
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Name Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED VR Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED VR Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Release Year 2007 2003
Release Date
MSRP 249 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Mount Nikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 110 cm 150 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Maximum Aperture F4-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4 at 55 mm
F5,6 at 200 mm
Variable Aperture
F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Construction 15 elements  /  11 groups 21 elements  /  15 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Focal Length 55-200 mm 70-200 mm
Zoom Range 145 mm 130 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
VR
Yes
VR
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 73 mm 87 mm
Length 99 mm 215 mm
Weight 335 gr 1470 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 52 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-37 HB-29
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A