Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED vs Nikon AF-S DX 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED and Nikon AF-S DX 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR.

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Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED
Nikon AF-S DX 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR
Name Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED Nikon AF-S DX 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED
Nikon AF-S DX 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR
Release Year 2005 2005
Release Date
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED
Nikon AF-S DX 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR
Lens Type Telephoto Superzoom
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED
Nikon AF-S DX 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR
Mount Nikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes Yes
Focus
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED
Nikon AF-S DX 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 95 cm 50 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED
Nikon AF-S DX 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR
Maximum Aperture F4-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4 at 55 mm
F5,6 at 200 mm
Variable Aperture
F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 18 mm
F5,6 at 200 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED
Nikon AF-S DX 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR
Construction 13 elements  /  9 groups 16 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED
Nikon AF-S DX 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR
Focal Length 55-200 mm 18-200 mm
Zoom Range 145 mm 182 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No Yes
VR II
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED
Nikon AF-S DX 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 68 mm 77 mm
Length 79 mm 96 mm
Weight 255 gr 560 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED
Nikon AF-S DX 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 52 mm 72 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-34 HB-35
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A