Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G VR II vs Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F4 G ED VR

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G VR II and Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F4 G ED VR.

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Product
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G VR II
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F4 G ED VR
Name Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G VR II Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F4 G ED VR
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G VR II Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm F4 G ED VR
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU 20050
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G VR II
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F4 G ED VR
Release Year 2015 2012
Release Date 2015-01-06
MSRP N/A 1399 USD
Last known price 280 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G VR II
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F4 G ED VR
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G VR II
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F4 G ED VR
Mount Nikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G VR II
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F4 G ED VR
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Micro-Type Ultrasonic No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 110 cm 100 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G VR II
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F4 G 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
F4
Diaphragm Blades 7 No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G VR II
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F4 G ED VR
Construction 13 elements  /  9 groups 20 elements  /  14 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 1 ED glass element No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G VR II
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F4 G ED VR
Focal Length 55-200 mm 70-200 mm
Zoom Range 145 mm 130 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes Yes
VR
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 4 stops N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G VR II
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F4 G ED VR
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 71 mm 78 mm
Length 83 mm 178 mm
Weight 300 gr 850 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G VR II
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F4 G ED VR
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 52 mm 67 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-37 / HB-34 HB-60
Tripod Collar N/A Not included
(but available as accessory)
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other A tripod mount can be bought separately ( RT-1 Tripod Collar )