Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED VRII SLR Lens DX-format telephoto lens that boasts a serious size advantage. With a versatile 55–200mm focal range & an ultra-compact design, this telephoto is the perfect partner for smaller DX-format D-SLR cameras. Compact, light, & easy-to-handle, this lens is great for close-ups of distant subjects, travel shots, sporting adventures, & amateur wildlife photography. The compact design ensures comfortable handheld shooting, & the retractable lens mechanism enables superior portability. Autofocus is fast, precise, & super-quiet, & Nikon’s Vibration Reduction system enables blur-free images. Portable telephoto zoom lens: covers a versatile 55–200mm focal length range (35mm equivalent: 82.5–300mm). Great for travel shots, distant subjects, sporting adventures, & amateur wildlife photography. Retractable lens mechanism: retract the lens when it’s not in use for superior portability. Ultra-compact & lightweight: weighing just 300 g, this lens is a mere 83 mm long when retracted. Vibration Reduction (VR) system: delivers clear, blur-free images. Enables more stable handheld shooting & lets you shoot at up to four stops slower. VR operation is quiet, even when filming. Nikon quality images: this lens produces beautifully sharp photos & videos, even when shooting handheld. One extra-low dispersion glass element helps minimise chromatic aberration for high-contrast images. SWM (Silent Wave Motor): for fast, precise, & super-quiet operation. Minimum focus distance: 1.1 m throughout the zoom range. Small system: with its streamlined design, this telephoto lens offers great versatility & portability. By combining it with a small Nikon D-SLR camera body & the NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR II zoom lens, you’ll have a powerful double zoom kit that won’t weigh down your bag.