Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F4 G 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 70-200mm F4 G ED VR and Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED.

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Product
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F4 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED
Name Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F4 G ED VR Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm F4 G 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 70-200mm F4 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED
Release Year 2012 2005
Release Date
MSRP 1399 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F4 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F4 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED
Mount Nikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) Yes
Focus
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F4 G 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 100 cm 95 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F4 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED
Maximum Aperture F4 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 70-200mm F4 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED
Construction 20 elements  /  14 groups 13 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F4 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED
Focal Length 70-200 mm 55-200 mm
Zoom Range 130 mm 145 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
VR
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F4 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 78 mm 68 mm
Length 178 mm 79 mm
Weight 850 gr 255 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F4 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 67 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-60 HB-34
Tripod Collar Not included
(but available as accessory)
N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other A tripod mount can be bought separately ( RT-1 Tripod Collar )