Nikon 55 200mm f 4 5 6G ED IF AF S DX VR Vibration Reduction Zoom Nikkor Lens

Nikon 55 200mm f 4 5 6G ED IF AF S DX VR Vibration Reduction Zoom Nikkor Lens

Versatile and compact 3.6 Zoom-Nikkor brings the action to the photographer. Ideal for portraiture, family, sports, nature and wildlife. Approximates the picture angle characteristic of an 82-300mm lens in the 35mm format. Nikon’s VR (Vibration Reduction) reduces the effects of camera shake, allowing hand-held shooting at up to 3 shutter speeds slower than would otherwise be possible for dramatically sharper images. An ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) Glass element minimizes chromatic aberration, contributing to superior optical performance. New compact rod-type Silent Wave Motor (SW) enables ultra-high speed autofocusing with exceptional accuracy and super-quiet operation. Enables quick switching between A (Autofocus) and M (Manual Focus).

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4 Stars Nikon 55-200mm Lens
I can’t compare it to another lens because this was my first zoom lens purchase. However, this was a great purchase! The auto-focus function works well with my D40. I’m still learning the in’s and out’s of a DSLR camera so I don’t use the manual focus frequently, but I have used it and it still produced crisp, clear pictures. I would definitely recommend this lens to others.

5 Stars Couldn’t ask for a better lens–I love it!!!

I purchased this lens from another store and I’m loving it. I got this for my Nikon d3000! I would say get this lens for all around picture taking. It’s a bit heavy, but other than that it’s wonderful!!

5 Stars Plesantly surprised
I have never purchased a refurbished product prior to this purchase of the 55-200mm Nikon lense. I am more that happy with the product. It is quick to focus, even in low light. On a recent trip to Florida to do some bird photography I shot over 1000 images with this lense on my D80 with amazing results. There were alot of big guns there, 400mm, 600mm and my images compared favorably to any shot with the expensive glass.I highly recomend this lense to anyone, from a biginer to a pro.

4 Stars Great lens! VR is a MUST!
I previously used the non-VR version, and I can say now that I’ll never own another lens without VR. Photos are much more crisp at higher zoom levels since the VR takes out the exaggerated shake. It’s a great alternative to the 70-300mm. It gives you all the zoom you need without taking up your whole camera bag. It’s also an easy lens to carry around on your camera, as opposed the the long and heavy 70-300mm. You won’t find a better bang for your buck.

5 Stars Nice Zoom Lens, Decent Price
I bought this zoom lens as an additional lens for my wife’s Nikon D40 camera. The thought was that it would enable her to get some better closeup shots depending on the situation. While it is true that the lens is great for that, functionally it’s not as versatile as her stock lens due to the fact that you don’t have the ability to not zoom in on something. The interesting thing is that the camera has high enough picture quality that you can take almost any image taken with the stock lens and zoom in on it digitally, but I digress.

This last weekend we took an outing to the National Zoo in Washington DC and my wife put this lens on her camera. For the task of taking pictures of the various animals in their enclosures, this thing was great. We wound up with some images of animals that look like they were professionally done and that would not be out of place in a wildlife book.

The lens is easy to install, easy to use, and gives very good picture quality thanks to the vibration reduction feature, all for a reasonable price. For an amateur photographer or someone who just likes to take a lot of snapshots, what’s not to like?

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Sigma Zoom Telephoto 70 300mm f 4 5 6 DG Macro Autofocus Lens EX Filter Cleaning Cloth for Canon EOS

Sigma Zoom Telephoto 70 300mm f 4 5 6 DG Macro Autofocus Lens EX Filter Cleaning Cloth for Canon EOS

The Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG MACRO Telephoto zoom interchangeable lens for Canon AF with excellent cost performance and optimized for use with digital SLR cameras. Capable of macro photography, this lens has a 1:2 maximum close-up magnification at the 300mm focal length. SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass. They used SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass in this lens for excellent correction of chromatic aberration. This also corrects for fluctuation of aberration due to focusing. The new multi layer lens coating reduces flare and ghosting, a common problem with digital cameras and also creates an optimum color balance. Macro shooting with maximum magnification 1:2. The minimum focusing distance is 1.5 m/59 inches at all zoom settings. It also has a switch for changeover to macro photography at focal lengths between 200mm and 300mm with a maximum close-up magnification from 1:2.9 to 1:2. Enjoy all of the benefits of this lens, plus you get the following brand new items: All Manufacture’s Supplied Accessories, Sigma 58mm EX Multicoated UV Filter, and a Sigma Cleaning cloth. The Sigma 58mm EX Multicoated UV Filter which cuts haze for sharper black and white prints and corrects the blues and violets in color prints. The multi-coated reduce reflection and is designed to be used with multi-coated lenses to protect and reduce excess UV. Multi coated UV filter designed for outdoor photo, portrait photo and snap shot photo. UV filter has a filter factor of zero and requires no change in exposure. The Sigma Cleaning Cloth is the most convenient Micro-Fiber cleaning cloth you’ll ever use. What makes it so convenient is the design. Unlike other lens cloths, the Sigma lens cloth stays attached to the inside of storage pouch. The snap hook also provides an easy way to clip it and keep it. The Patented design not only makes it attractive, but very useful on a variety of products.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Excellent Product!
The shipping was Fast. Product arrived only 3 days after order. I will return to ’17th Street Camera’ for all future purchases.

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5 Stars CANON REBEL ZOOM LENS
Just what I needed to get the facial shots of the kids on the baseball field. I love it.

5 Stars good deal!
So far this has been a excellent purchase. I have enjoyed using the lense for adding to my dragonlfy and orchid photos. If you don’t have the cash for a Canon or Nikon, this Sigma is the way to go, especially for the hobbist photographer. (But make sure you know if your shooting in manuel or automatic)

2 Stars Should not say MACRO
I bought this lens and wish now I had not. I was looking for a real macro lens and with a focal point in macro of 37.4 it does not produce the photos I want. I saw no difference in the normal photos and ones with the macro switched on. It is alright as a general lens but don’t expect the clairity and quality that you would get with higher end lenses. I’d rate this ho-hum.

2 Stars Poor performing
I sent this poor performing lens back and opted for the slightly more expensive Canon 75-300 mm USM. The autofocus speed difference is like night and day. Happy I made the switch.

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