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 MX$0
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Snapshot
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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 | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 | Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 55-300mm | 18-50mm | 17-70mm | 12-35mm | 16-50mm | 28-70mm |
| Max Aperture | - | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/22 |
| Mount | - | Sony E | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E | Canon RF |
| Stabilization | false | false | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 580 | 290 | 544 | 306 | 107 | 495 |
| AF Type | - | stepping motor | RXD | Autofocus | Autofocus | STM |
| Lens Type | - | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| 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 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 Compare | 53.7 | 80.4 | 85.8 | 50.2 | 86.7 | 82.8 | 80.4 | 97 |
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 53.7 | 73.7 | 98.6 | 43.2 | 69 | 75.9 | 83.1 | 93.5 |
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare | 87.6 | 23 | 72.9 | 78.9 | 86.7 | 20.1 | 77.3 | 98.6 |
