The folks over at Nikon announced a new telephoto zoom lens. The Nikon AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED is a compact 3.6x zoom lens with some great features to its credit. The new lens by Nikon would feature the critically acclaimed Vibration Reduction System which combats image blur and lets user take sharper handheld pictures at slower shutter speeds.

The Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm Lens also offers powerful zoom performance of 55-200mm (providing a picture angle equivalent to an 82.5-300mm lens in 35mm format) and include technologies like; Nikon ED glass element and SWM (Silent Wave Motor).

AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED Major Features

* A compact telephoto zoom lens featuring VR and SWM at an affordable price
* Vibration Reduction (VR) offers the equivalent of shutter speeds 3 stops faster for more flexible hand-held shooting
* A wide 55-200mm (picture angle equivalent to 82.5-300mm lens in the 35mm format) 3.6x zoom range offers high quality images
* An ED glass element helps minimize chromatic aberration, providing superior contrast and higher resolution
* Compact SWM (Silent Wave Motor) for quiet autofocusing
* Optical performance highly complements Nikon digital SLR cameras

AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED Specifications
Focal length 55-200mm (picture angle equivalent to a 82.5-300mm lens in the 35mm format)
Maximum aperture f/4-5.6
Minimum aperture f/22-32
Lens construction 15 elements in 11 groups (one ED glass element)
Picture angle 28°50' - 8°
Minimum focus range 1.1m (3.6 ft.) (through the entire zoom range)
Attachment size 52mm
Dimensions (approx.) 73.0 x 99.5mm (2.9 x 3.9 in.)
Weight (approx.) 335g (11.8 oz.)
Included accessories 52mm Snap-on front lens cap (LC-52), Rear lens cap (LF-1), Bayonet hood (HB-37), Flexible lens pouch (CL-0918)