Nikon 55-200 VR Test Shots

[lastboltnut]

The X-axis is the distance from the center of the lens, so at "0", it is measuring the center of the pic. Y-axis is the sharpness, 1 is the best.

Regarding the four lines, the S and M represent the horizontal and vertical axes of the lens under measurement. The 10 and 30 means how many lines of data per mm.

Hope this helps

55-200VR

18-200VR

Alway like to know what does the graph means...eg, x,y axis and its lines. havd google, but still cannot find the apprioriate link. Any recommend web which I can learn more:dunno: ?

 

[eagletay]

Thanks lastboltnut

 

[leyo04]

VR test to share...

For people with shaky hands.

VR On - very relaxed shooting

File size: 252222 bytes
File date: 2007:04:18 22:20:39
Camera make: NIKON CORPORATION
Camera model: NIKON D70s
Date/Time: 2007:04:19 12:09:34
Resolution: 800 x 532
Flash used: No
Focal length: 200.0mm
Exposure time: 0.033 s (1/30)
Aperture: f/8.0
Metering Mode: matrix
Exposure: aperture priority (semi-auto)

VR off - I am concious of my breathing, arms clipped and sitting. (tried twice, this is better or should i say less worse)

File size: 224518 bytes
File date: 2007:04:18 22:20:52
Camera make: NIKON CORPORATION
Camera model: NIKON D70s
Date/Time: 2007:04:19 12:10:19
Resolution: 800 x 532
Flash used: No
Focal length: 200.0mm
Exposure time: 0.033 s (1/30)
Aperture: f/8.0
Metering Mode: matrix
Exposure: aperture priority (semi-auto)

more reason to buy the lens. Nothing just poisoning nikon peeps out there... :devil:

:devil: BBB :devil:

 

[ultrazoom]

Shld be with gst. TK quotes are wif gst.

I see. Thanks!

 

[lastboltnut]

No mention.

Thanks lastboltnut

 

[BlueBull]

Thanks AlphaOmega!

AlphaOmega, confirmed its $399 with GST.

Cash or NETS payment only.

My first Nikon VR! :thumbsup:

 

[jeff3tan]

Thanks for the comments & suggestion.
These 2 shots are straight conversion from RAW to 800X600 JPG by photoshop. No sharpening or tweaking done.

File name: _DSC0028-2.jpg
File size: 137827 bytes (1024x685, 1.6bpp, 15x)
EXIF Summary: 1/350s f/7.1 ISO100 180mm (35mm eq:270mm)

Camera-Specific Properties:

Equipment Make: NIKON CORPORATION
Camera Model: NIKON D200
Camera Software: Adobe Photoshop CS3 (10.0x20061208 [20061208.beta.1251 02:00:00 cutoff; m branch]) Windows
Maximum Lens Aperture: f/5.7
Sensing Method: One-Chip Color Area
Color Filter Array Pattern: 814
Focal Length (35mm Equiv): 270 mm

Image-Specific Properties:

Image Orientation: Top, Left-Hand
Horizontal Resolution: 120 dpi
Vertical Resolution: 120 dpi
Image Created: 2007:04:18 20:15:10
Exposure Time: 1/350 sec
F-Number: f/7.1
Exposure Program: Aperture Priority
ISO Speed Rating: 100
Lens Aperture: f/7.1
Exposure Bias: -1.3 EV
Metering Mode: Pattern
Light Source: Unknown
Flash: No Flash
Focal Length: 180.00 mm
Color Space Information: Uncalibrated
Image Width: 1024
Image Height: 685
Rendering: Normal
Exposure Mode: Auto
White Balance: Auto
Scene Capture Type: Standard
Gain Control: None
Contrast: Normal
Saturation: Normal
Sharpness: Hard
Subject Distance Range: Unknown

File name: _DSC0017-2.jpg
File size: 187597 bytes (1024x685, 2.1bpp, 11x)
EXIF Summary: 1/160s f/7.1 ISO180 55mm (35mm eq:82mm)

Camera-Specific Properties:

Equipment Make: NIKON CORPORATION
Camera Model: NIKON D200
Camera Software: Adobe Photoshop CS3 (10.0x20061208 [20061208.beta.1251 02:00:00 cutoff; m branch]) Windows
Maximum Lens Aperture: f/4.1
Sensing Method: One-Chip Color Area
Color Filter Array Pattern: 814
Focal Length (35mm Equiv): 82 mm

Image-Specific Properties:

Image Orientation: Top, Left-Hand
Horizontal Resolution: 120 dpi
Vertical Resolution: 120 dpi
Image Created: 2007:04:18 20:15:07
Exposure Time: 1/160 sec
F-Number: f/7.1
Exposure Program: Aperture Priority
ISO Speed Rating: 180
Lens Aperture: f/7.1
Exposure Bias: 0.7 EV
Metering Mode: Pattern
Light Source: Unknown
Flash: No Flash
Focal Length: 55.00 mm
Color Space Information: Uncalibrated
Image Width: 1024
Image Height: 685
Rendering: Normal
Exposure Mode: Auto
White Balance: Auto
Scene Capture Type: Standard
Gain Control: None
Contrast: Normal
Saturation: Normal
Sharpness: Hard

Yo Bro

Although both straight from camera they are post processed in your camera

See your exif in red

 

[nikonrus]

The 55-200 VR is a plastic mount right?

 

[ExplorerZ]

The 55-200 VR is a plastic mount right?

yes, just like the older 55-200

 

[trifusion]

Thanks lsisaxon and lastboltnut.

I was thinking of getting 18-200 originally but I didnt get it due to the lack of funds. Now that this came up, i was thinking it would make a good complement to a 18-70 kit lens. Would this make a good replacement? The price for the 55-200 is really good man...:thumbsup:

 

[lastboltnut]

its a trades-off of $ vs conveniency. Performance wise, 18-200 is a rare lens which can do this much with 11x zoom.:thumbsup:

Thanks lsisaxon and lastboltnut.

I was thinking of getting 18-200 originally but I didnt get it due to the lack of funds. Now that this came up, i was thinking it would make a good complement to a 18-70 kit lens. Would this make a good replacement? The price for the 55-200 is really good man...:thumbsup:

 

[ahsosl1e8]

AF speed and sharpness is about the same as the Nikon 70-300 VR.

Sounds too good to be true...:think: Thought this lens uses the "lower end" SWM motor which might be slower? Doesn't allow immediate MF overide as well...

 

[entropy_h]

Sounds too good to be true...:think: Thought this lens uses the "fake" SWM motor which is much slower?

Taken from the following link:

http://nikonimaging.com/global/products/lens/af/dx/af-s_dx_vr_zoom55-200mmf_4-56g_if/index.htm

# 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
# Compact SWM (Silent Wave Motor) for quiet autofocusing

Doesn't say anything about it being a "fake" SWM.

 

[locate28]

# Vibration Reduction (VR) offers the equivalent of shutter speeds "3 stops faster":think: for more flexible hand-held shooting

Hi,

Was doing some reading.. Wat does "3 stops faster" really mean?

Thanks

 

[calebk]

# Vibration Reduction (VR) offers the equivalent of shutter speeds "3 stops faster":think: for more flexible hand-held shooting

Hi,

Was doing some reading.. Wat does "3 stops faster" really mean?

Thanks

If you shoot at 200mm, the "handholdable shutter speed rule" will tell you that you need a minimum shutter speed of 1/200s to prevent hand shake from blurring your pic (of course, YMMV).

With VR on, in this case, offering 3 stops of correction. You can afford to shoot at a shutter speed 3 stops slower and still get the same (or approximately the same) sharpness as if you were shooting at 1/200s. In this case, the slowest you can shoot at would probably be 1/15s if I'm not wrong.

YMMV, depending on handholding technique etc.

 

[trifusion]

its a trades-off of $ vs conveniency. Performance wise, 18-200 is a rare lens which can do this much with 11x zoom.:thumbsup:

Thanks for the analysis. = )

 

[locate28]

Thanks calebk...:thumbsup:

 

[aq12345]

Wow... a fantastic lens at this price

 

[lsisaxon]

If you shoot at 200mm, the "handholdable shutter speed rule" will tell you that you need a minimum shutter speed of 1/200s to prevent hand shake from blurring your pic (of course, YMMV).

With VR on, in this case, offering 3 stops of correction. You can afford to shoot at a shutter speed 3 stops slower and still get the same (or approximately the same) sharpness as if you were shooting at 1/200s. In this case, the slowest you can shoot at would probably be 1/15s if I'm not wrong.

YMMV, depending on handholding technique etc.

3 stops...
1/200 -> 1/100 -> 1/50 -> 1/25.

1/15 might be a bit challenging. 1/30 is more likely to give a good shot. ;p

 

[tkbonz]

Just got the lens yesterday...wonderful! Able to shoot at 1/20 shutter speed with VR at 200mm without thinking, even up to 1/5 it is still possible (VR plus steady hands). This lens is really great buy for a budget zoom.

Will post some sample pics after my exams!