Nikon AF 200mm F4 ED-IF Micro vs Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G VR II

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

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Product
Nikon AF 200mm F4 ED-IF Micro
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G VR II
Name Nikon AF 200mm F4 ED-IF Micro Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G VR II
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF 200mm F4 ED-IF Micro Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G VR II
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU 20050
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF 200mm F4 ED-IF Micro
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G VR II
Release Year 1993 2015
Release Date 2015-01-06
MSRP 1794 USD N/A
Last known price 0 USD 280 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF 200mm F4 ED-IF Micro
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G VR II
Lens Type Telephoto
Macro
Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF 200mm F4 ED-IF Micro
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 200mm F4 ED-IF Micro
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G VR II
Autofocus (AF) YesNote. See below for further information Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Nikon AF 200mm F4 ED-IF Micro
Yes
Motor Type N/A Micro-Type Ultrasonic
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 50 cm 110 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 Yes No (No Macro lens)
Aperture
Nikon AF 200mm F4 ED-IF Micro
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 200mm F4 ED-IF Micro
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G VR II
Construction 13 elements  /  8 groups 13 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information 1 ED glass element
Focal Length
Nikon AF 200mm F4 ED-IF Micro
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G VR II
Focal Length 200 mm 55-200 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
145 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No Yes
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A 4 stops
Physical
Nikon AF 200mm F4 ED-IF Micro
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G VR II
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 76 mm 71 mm
Length 104 mm 83 mm
Weight 1190 gr 300 gr
Other
Nikon AF 200mm F4 ED-IF Micro
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G VR II
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 62 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU HN-30 HB-37 / HB-34
Tripod Collar Included N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A