Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED IF AF-S DX VR [Vibration Reduction] Zoom Nikkor Lens + Hoya 52mm UV Haze Protector Glass Filter + Lens Strap + 6-Piece Cleaning Kit - for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras D40, D40x, D60, D80, D90, D200, D300 & D5000 Kit includes: 1) Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED IF AF-S DX VR [Vibration Reduction] Lens; 2) 6-Piece Cleaning Kit; 3) CapKeeper; 4) Hoya 52mm UV Protector Filter. ♦ Nikon 55-200mm includes: Caps; Hood; Soft Case; Instructions; Nikon USA Warranty. ♦ The Nikon 55-200mm is a compact 3.6X telephoto zoom lens designed for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras. Equivalent to a 82.5mm to 300mm telephoto zoom lens on a 35mm film camera, it is ideal for portraits, candids, sports, travel, wildlife, and nature photography. This versatile lens also has macro capability for impressive close-ups of smaller objects such as flowers. The Nikon 55-200mm ED IF AF-S DX VR Lens has Vibration Reduction (VR) which provides sharper, blur-free pictures at shutter speeds as much as 4 stops slower than one could ordinarily handhold; a Silent Wave motor (AF-S) for fast and quiet autofocus operation; Extra-Low Dispersion glass (ED) to minimize chromatic aberrations for vibrant images with superb contrast and high resolution; Internal Focusing (IF) for faster autofocusing without changing the length of the lens thereby providing more balanced lens handling; and a non-Rotating front element which makes using circular polarizing filters far more convenient. ♦ Hoya UV Filters are made of highest quality optical glass and can be left on your lenses at all times — even when taking pictures. A filter prevents environmental damage to the delicate surface coatings of the lens; shields the front element from accidental scuffs and scratches; and in the event of impact, absorbs most of the force — which helps minimize damage to the lens’s filter threads. A UV filter enhances image quality by reducing the adverse effects of ultraviolet light which can cause outdoor photographs to appear hazy and indistinct. ♦ This Nikon Lens-plus-necessities Kit will help give you the amazing portraits, candids, travel, sports, wildlife and nature photos you’ve always wanted.
Customer Review: Nice zoom!
I have the kit lens that comes with the Nikon D40. The 55-200 VR is a nice complement for my kit lens…

Also i recomend you to use a flash. I have the SB-400 and the pictures are really beautiful.
Customer Review: Worth a punch to the face from a silverback gorilla.
This is a fantastic lens. It is much larger than the Non AF version. Feel way more substancial.

Fantastic lens worth every penny and more.

If you can arrange to have somone give you the lens for free if you accept a bare knuckle punch from an silverback gorilla, it is still a good deal!

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There has always been a debate about what is better. Traditional cameras using film, or the so called new technology, storing pictures in digital form on memory cards, in computers or on CD-ROM.
As being a photographer for more than half of my life, I stuck with traditional film for very long. About 7 years ago I started to supplement my work with photos taken the digital way. A point and shoot camera with just 640×480 pixel resolution was the most attractive gadget I had these days. Its lens was even capable of doing close-up work, using a macro switch.
That Fujifilm DX-7 was upgraded with a bigger Memory-Card and the camera served me well for several years.
Anyway, over time, I was still more satisfied with the possibilities my collection of Pentax SLR cameras gave me. It started with using the best lenses for each picture or just using a Zoom (which offers a range from wide angle to telephoto), changing the shutter speed to either stop or blur the motion of objects in the picture, use external flashlights, change the aperture openings to adjust the range of sharpness and lots more. Not forgetting the better picture quality I could get from a 35mm negative or slide. I was happy to use my heavy, solid metal camera.

The world changed for me when camera makers like Nikon and Canon introduced their Digital SLR Cameras. I went to my local camera shop every week and debated with the salesman about advantages and disadvantages of the models they had on sale. Also I checked with lots of users in online services to get first hand feedback on how these cameras performed. Finally, when Pentax introduced their Digital SLRs, I couldn’t wait much longer. I needed to have one of those.
With the Pentax 1st DS have a whole list of advantages over smaller Digital Cameras:

I can use the same lenses that fit my traditional camera
Have full control over speed and aperture
I can see the picture immediately after it is taken
I can shoot a series of pictures and choose the best (at no extra cost for film or paper)
A good resolution of 6 Megapixel which allows quite big prints
It weights more than a compact digital camera, so you can hold it steady more easily
Make use of all the filters, flashlights, lenses and accessories I have collected over the years.
Storing the pictures on the PC via a fast USB connection
Up to 1 GB storage on a SD Memory Card (about 380 jpg photos)
Selecting only the best photos for printing

With all these advantages of digital SLR Cameras, you may wonder why I still keep my old 35mm film cameras with me. First, it is emotional, and second, photographing the old fashioned way keeps me calm. You just need more time to produce an excellent, satisfying photograph (because you cannot see the result right after the shot).

About the Author

Tom has spent most of his free time behind cameras of different types. He specializes in close-up work and travel photography. To share his experiences and fascination about digital photography, he has set up www.digitalcameratips.de which covers topics for beginners as well as advanced users of digital cameras.

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