Nikon 2197
The 55-300mm focal range on a DX body provides a 5.5x super-telephoto reach in a lightweight 580g package, making distant subjects accessible. Its second-generation Vibration Reduction system compensates for up to 4 stops, enabling sharper handheld shots at slower shutter speeds despite the f/4.5-5.6 aperture. This lens is best for DX-format Nikon DSLR users seeking an affordable, portable telephoto zoom for daylight sports, wildlife, or travel.
Focal length 55-300mm
Weight 580 g
43 Overall Score
Price ¥40,800
Snapshot
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Focal Length Min | 55 |
| Focal Length Max | 300 |
Aperture
| Min Aperture | f/4.5-5.6 |
Build
| Weight | 0.6 kg / 1.3 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon 2197 | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Sony G SELP28135G.SYX | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 | Viltrox Air AF 14mm F4.0 Air |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 55-300mm | 18-50mm | 17-70mm | 28-135mm | 28-200mm | 14mm |
| Max Aperture | - | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/4 | f/4 | f/4 |
| Mount | - | Sony E | Sony E | Sony E | L-Mount | Nikon Z |
| Stabilization | false | false | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 580 | 290 | 544 | 420 | 413 | 185 |
| AF Type | - | stepping motor | RXD | SSM | Autofocus | STM |
| Lens Type | - | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | wide-angle |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon 2197 | 53.7 | 62.9 | 20.3 | 13.9 | 21.2 | 64.6 | 94.3 | 36.7 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 87.6 | 80.4 | 86.5 | 90.8 | 82.5 | 82.8 | 78.5 | 36.7 |
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Compare | 53.7 | 85.7 | 69.8 | 84.9 | 91 | 82.8 | 89.4 | 82.4 |
| Sony G SELP28135G.SYX Compare | 94.6 | 76.4 | 77.8 | 34.4 | 88.4 | 64.6 | 92.5 | 93.5 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 53.7 | 76.4 | 78.3 | 73.9 | 92 | 64.6 | 95.4 | 99.5 |
| Viltrox Air AF 14mm F4.0 Air Compare | 87.6 | 62.9 | 94.7 | 54.2 | 84.6 | 64.6 | 33.6 | 82.4 |
Price
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