Lens for D40

[experiment]

Been looking around a bit for a telephoto for my D40, and have found these:

Nikon 55-200mm F4-5.6 G AFS
Nikon 55-200mm F4.5-5.6 AFS DX

That's all they're described as. I'm assuming they'll both fit?
At the moment I'm leaning towards the top one, as it's got the lower aperture.

Which one, oh wise and knowledgeable forum?

[puddleduck]

They are both the same lens, and both will work. One has a typo in the specifications.

Try to find one with "VR" in the title - its a tremendous little lens, and far better than a £100-£125 lens should be.

[Joe T]

I have a feeling those are both the same lens, and that the difference is a typo!

There are VR and non-VR versions of that lens though I think. Worth going for the VR version imo.

[Defiance]

Yes they will both fit. I think it's the same lens just been written differently.

The lens you want ideally is this one if you do not want VR:

http://www.argos.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10001&catalogId=1500001501&productId=1500365635&langId=-1&engine=froogle&keyword=Nikon+55-200+DX+Lens

or this one if you want VR (this one is better)

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Nikon-55-200MM-F4-5-5-6G-AF-S-Black/dp/B000O161X0

[experiment]

Ah right. What difference does the VR make?

[RichardtheSane]

VR stands for Vibration Reduction
It stabilises the lens against camera shake when using slower shutter speeds.

[Defiance]

VR = Vibration Reduction

It is intended to reduce the effect of camera shake i.e. the very slight movements you make when taking a shot. It enables you to take shots at 3 to 4 stops below what you should be able to do handheld. So for example, at a focal length of 200mm you can go down to a minimum shutter speed of 1/15 or 1/30 sec instead of a minimum of 1/250 sec and still get a picture handheld.

[pete.rush]

http://www.europe-nikon.com/product/en_GB/products/broad/1111/accessories.html

Take a look at the list of Nikon lenses available for you camera. You will need to remember that you need a lens with built in focus motor, because your camera doesn't have one, look for AF-S, AF-I lenses as all functions are supported, the other Type G or D AF Nikkor lenses, functions, but will only manual focus not autofocus

http://www.europe-nikon.com/family/en_GB/categories/broad/20.html

Peter

[experiment]

Great, thanks all.

[jayeshpp]

I had the 55-200mm VR, didnt like it!

But at the time I needed something really versatile so I went for the 18-200 VR.

Definitely go for the one with VR though, it'll be very useful.