Sony DT 55-200mm f/4-5.6 SAM DT Telephoto Zoom 55-200mm
Sony
56 Overall Score
vs
Nikon Nikkor 2166 55-200mm
Nikon
85 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Macro
Portrait
Street
Travel
Video Cinema
Landscape
Professional
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Sony DT 55-200mm f/4-5.6 SAM DT Telephoto Zoom 55-200mm | Nikon Nikkor 2166 55-200mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | telephoto | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 55 mm | 55 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 200 mm | 200 mm |
| Elements | — | 13 |
| Groups | — | 9 |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | — | Super Integrated Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | 4-5.6 | 4-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 7★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony A | Nikon F |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.31 kg★ | 0.34 kg |
| Filter Thread | — | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | SAM | Silent Wave Motor |
| Stabilization | — | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 950 mm | 200 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.29x | 1:3.5★ |
Pros & Cons
Sony DT 55-200mm f/4-5.6 SAM DT Telephoto Zoom 55-200mm
- Strong versatility (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong social proof (71st percentile)
- Strong aperture (70th percentile)
- Below average optical (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average macro (29th percentile)
Nikon Nikkor 2166 55-200mm
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong versatility (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong macro (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong social proof (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
Pricing
Sony DT 55-200mm f/4-5.6 SAM DT Telephoto Zoom 55-200mm0.484score per dollar
vs
Nikon Nikkor 2166 55-200mm0.711score per dollar
Nikon Nikkor 2166 55-200mm offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon Nikkor 2166 55-200mm
Scores 85 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 20 specs.
