55-200mm AF-S Nikon

[rtjdesign]

http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/55200.htm

Does anybody have any experience with this lens on a Nikon D40. I need to know how it matches up in terms of focusing speed, and if VR is needed.

Thanks

 

[Flash In The Pan]

http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/55200.htm

Does anybody have any experience with this lens on a Nikon D40. I need to know how it matches up in terms of focusing speed, and if VR is needed.

Thanks

matches up to what,exactly? It's an entry-level lens and as they go it's pretty decent. The VR one is better, but more expensive. I'm sure there was a non-VR one for under £100 on the Sales forum...

 

[rtjdesign]

I will be trading my 70-300mm AF 4-5.6 G lens.

As it does not auto-focus on my D40 so I need something that will auto-focus.

 

[Flash In The Pan]

It'll certainly be at least as good as your 70-300. The 55-200 VR is a cracking wee lens,if you can get one at a decent price.

 

[rtjdesign]

Will i be ok without the VR Feature though? and how fast is the AF.

 

[Flash In The Pan]

Will i be ok without the VR Feature though? and how fast is the AF.

A better question is "what is your budget?" If it's "only" £100, then it's as fast as you're going to get....

 

[rtjdesign]

Its ok, I have arranged the trade now for the 55-200mm I have no money so trade is all I can do and it will benefit me more as it will auto-focus on the D40 unlike my 70-300mm.

 

[sdb123]

Yep, the 55-200mm VR punches well above its weight....a corker of a lens.

 

[Flash In The Pan]

Its ok, I have arranged the trade now for the 55-200mm I have no money so trade is all I can do and it will benefit me more as it will auto-focus on the D40 unlike my 70-300mm.

 

[foggy4ever]

You will enjoy the lens, I had one as a kit lens with my D60. What are you planning to use it for?

 

[rtjdesign]

I will be using it for capturing birds, wildlife, and just some regular shots I cannot get with my 18-55mm, It is not the VR Version But i think I will be ok.

 

[foggy4ever]

It might be a little short for birds/wildlife, but will give you chance to practice looking like a bird table

 

[mrgas]

theres been a few for sale on here recently , search the "for sale" section

I've got one and i'm very happy with it

 

[Lee S]

I bought the VR one for my D60 & kept it for my D90 as its such a handy little lens to keep in the bag. VFM wise i don't think you can go too far wrong.