Nikon 55-200 VR Test Shots

[pogeeako]

i'm convince. i'll get mine this afternoon.

 

[ThomasFoo]

Yes, the shots are processed and cropped with ACDSee.
I paid $400 for it @ CP yesterday.
AF speed and sharpness is about the same as the Nikon 70-300 VR.
Not a fast lens but VR works beautifully.
I think is good value for money.

 

[perceval]

Thanks for the test shots, think i'll be getting it end of this month as well when my salary is in.

 

[skypen]

splendid shots!

have you tried some <low-light> shots with (VR turned on) with this lens?

can show? interested to know how does this lens works in indoor low lights environments...

 

[leyo04]

i'm convince. i'll get mine this afternoon.

pogeeako, yUp! you should get one atleast and try the VR. It'll convince you why VR is the way to go. I really really like it so far. Was testing last night with VR on and off.... hhhmmm... sweet. focusing @ 200mm with VR on, you'll think that you have the steadiest hands in the world. :thumbsup:

 

[yyD70S]

Yes... VR is the way to go... give me an AFS VRII 70-200mm f/4 please ;p

 

[leyo04]

Yes... VR is the way to go... give me an AFS VRII 70-200mm f/4 please ;p

darn! really i must say.. if this comes out... even harder to resist....

lens acquisition syndrome... must fight... must resist.... spirit willing but flesh is weak. :devil:

 

[trifusion]

sorry to OT, but just to compare with 18-200, how is it different for the F3.5 of the 18-200 and F4 of the 55-200 under the same focal length? How about in other aspects? Thanks.

 

[lastboltnut]

Technically, under the same lighting condition, the f4 55-200 will require the shutter speed to be 1/3 stop slower than its f3.5 18-200 counterpart. So, that means the 18-200 will always be 1/3 stop faster than the 55-200. I am not saying that the 1/3 stop is important or not (it is really up to individual), I am just stating the difference.

About the optics, yet to see a proper comparison and review.

sorry to OT, but just to compare with 18-200, how is it different for the F3.5 of the 18-200 and F4 of the 55-200 under the same focal length? How about in other aspects? Thanks.

 

[BlueBull]

Yes, the shots are processed and cropped with ACDSee.
I paid $400 for it @ CP yesterday.
AF speed and sharpness is about the same as the Nikon 70-300 VR.
Not a fast lens but VR works beautifully.
I think is good value for money.

$400 with GST?

I called them and was quoted $420 with GST. MSC quoted $430 with GST.

 

[entropy_h]

I got the same quote from MSC, and got a quote from John 3:16 for $410 inclusive of GST.

 

[Neverforevera]

From e looks of it...more ppl are interested in 55-200 VR compared to 70-300 VR....

 

[eagletay]

I have an email-quotation from CP.... @ S$399 with GST...
Who want to have this e-quota?

 

[BlueBull]

I have an email-quotation from CP.... @ S$399 with GST...
Who want to have this e-quota?

Could you pls forward that quote to me? I'll be getting the lens either tomorrow or the day after....

 

[leod]

I bought a couple of things from BargainCity lately and they also quoted me $399 with GST for the 55-200 VR lens. You may probably get a better price if you tell them you were referred by a CS forumer.

No harm trying. ;p

 

[tkbonz]

I want the e-quote too, can forward to me?

I'm intending to get this great lens after my exams this month!!! Argh...i'm deprived now...stupid exams!

 

[ThomasFoo]

Few more clicks for your comment.
Hope to see some other shots from you guys by this cheapest VR lens.

 

[ThomasFoo]

 

[ThomasFoo]

 

[ThomasFoo]