Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR vs Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED VR

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR and Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED VR .

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Product
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED VR
Name Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED VR
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED VR
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED VR
Release Year 2006 2007
Release Date
MSRP N/A 249 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED VR
Lens Type Telephoto
Macro
Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED VR
Mount Nikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) Yes
Focus
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G 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 31 cm 110 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 Yes No (No Macro lens)
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED VR
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F4-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4 at 55 mm
F5,6 at 200 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED VR
Construction 14 elements  /  12 groups 15 elements  /  11 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED VR
Focal Length 105 mm 55-200 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
145 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
VR II
Yes
VR
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED VR
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 83 mm 73 mm
Length 116 mm 99 mm
Weight 720 gr 335 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED VR
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 62 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-38 HB-37
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A