Nikon AF-S DX 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR vs Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S DX 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR and Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED.

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Nikon AF-S DX 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED
Name Nikon AF-S DX 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S DX 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED
Release Year 2005 2005
Release Date
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S DX 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED
Lens Type Superzoom Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S DX 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED
Mount Nikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes Yes
Focus
Nikon AF-S DX 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED
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 50 cm 95 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Nikon AF-S DX 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED
Maximum Aperture F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 18 mm
F5,6 at 200 mm
Variable 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
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S DX 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED
Construction 16 elements  /  12 groups 13 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S DX 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED
Focal Length 18-200 mm 55-200 mm
Zoom Range 182 mm 145 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
VR II
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-S DX 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 77 mm 68 mm
Length 96 mm 79 mm
Weight 560 gr 255 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S DX 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 72 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-35 HB-34
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A