Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F4 G ED VR vs Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G VR II
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 VR II.
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Product |
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F4 G ED VR |
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G VR II |
| Name | Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F4 G ED VR | Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G VR II |
| Also known as | Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm F4 G ED VR | Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G VR II |
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Nikon |
| SKU | 20050 | |
Release Date and Price |
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F4 G ED VR |
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G VR II |
| Release Year | 2012 | 2015 |
| Release Date | 2015-01-06 | |
| MSRP | 1399 USD | N/A |
| Last known price | 0 USD | 280 USD |
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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 VR II |
| 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 VR II |
| 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 VR II |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Motor Type | No information | Micro-Type Ultrasonic |
| Focus Method | No information | No information |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 100 cm | 110 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | ||
Aperture |
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F4 G ED VR |
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G VR II |
| 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 | 7 |
Optics |
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F4 G ED VR |
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G VR II |
| Construction | 20 elements / 14 groups | 13 elements / 9 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | 1 ED glass element |
Focal Length |
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F4 G ED VR |
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G VR II |
| 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 |
Yes |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | 4 stops |
Physical |
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F4 G ED VR |
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G VR II |
| Weather Sealing | No | No |
| Diameter | 78 mm | 71 mm |
| Length | 178 mm | 83 mm |
| Weight | 850 gr | 300 gr |
Other |
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F4 G ED VR |
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G VR II |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 67 mm | 52 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Not Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | HB-60 | HB-37 / 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 ) |