Nikon Nikkor 2166 55-200mm
The compact 437g body with 4.0-stop Vibration Reduction enables sharp handheld shots at 200mm, while extra-low dispersion glass controls distortion. As a Certified Refurbished lens with a 90-day warranty, it delivers like-new optical quality at a budget-friendly price, with Super Integrated Coating reducing flare. This lens suits Nikon DX DSLR owners needing a portable telephoto for travel, family events, and outdoor action.
Focal length 55-200mm
Aperture f/4
Mount Nikon F
stabilization Yes
Weight 255 g
af type Silent Wave Motor
lens type telephoto
95 Overall Score
Price MX$0
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 55 |
| Focal Length Max | 200 |
| Elements | 13 |
| Groups | 9 |
| ED Elements | 2 |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | 4-5.6 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
Build
| Mount | Nikon F |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.6 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 52 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Silent Wave Motor |
| Stabilization | Yes |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 200 |
| Max Magnification | 1:3.5 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon Nikkor 2166 55-200mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES50200 | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM | Sony E SELP1650 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 55-200mm | 16-300mm | 18-300mm | 50-200mm | 18-135mm | 16-50mm |
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E | Fuji X | Micro Four Thirds | Canon EF-S | Sony E |
| Stabilization | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | false | true | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 255 | 615 | 92 | 655 | 515 | 116 |
| AF Type | Silent Wave Motor | HLA | VXD linear motor | linear motor | STM | Stepping motor |
| Lens Type | telephoto | zoom | zoom | telephoto | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon Nikkor 2166 55-200mm | 54.9 | 70.3 | 76.8 | 81.2 | 66.4 | 71.8 | 91.7 | 85.3 | 83.1 | 92.5 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 54.9 | 84.6 | 58.3 | 85.9 | 98.9 | 77.5 | 0 | 99.6 | 78 | 99 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.2 | 75.5 | 96.4 | 87.8 | 74.3 | 77.5 | 30.3 | 99.2 | 83.1 | 81.1 |
| Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES50200 Compare | 98.2 | 86.4 | 54.6 | 22.8 | 95.9 | 84.1 | 91.7 | 88.3 | 65.9 | 96.3 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 86.6 | 75.5 | 46.6 | 33.2 | 79.8 | 77.5 | 0 | 96 | 78 | 92.5 |
| Sony E SELP1650 Compare | 86.6 | 75.5 | 93.6 | 35.1 | 64.4 | 77.5 | 63.6 | 83.5 | 74.1 | 92.5 |
