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nikon lens 55-200mm

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Geordie

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In most situations is there a lot of difference between VR model and non-VR model of the 55-200mm nikon lens? All research says there is!!

I have the non-VR type! (this was in the bundle deal I got.. can't change it)

Is it only in dim light that the difference is apparent.

I am a complete novice....so am I relly worrying about things that I don't need to yet??

regards
 
Geordie, there is nothing wrong (optically) with the 50-200 zoom. VR gives you useful stabilisation at the long end (effectively 300mm on a D60 with the cropped sensor). What makes the newer VR model maybe a bit more useful is the focussing motor which is a bit quicker than the older one (based on having the one you have for a while and finding it not exactly great for sports action)

cheers
Cliff
 
I don't like the 55-200 VR. It has made it impossible for me to post in the homage to blurry pics thread. My manual focus, manual metering 50mm 1,8 compensates well.
 
Alex S said:
I don't like the 55-200 VR. It has made it impossible for me to post in the homage to blurry pics thread. My manual focus, manual metering 50mm 1,8 compensates well.
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I've got the 18-55mm VR and I'm curious about the difficulty you're having - I'm a noob, so perhaps I'm missing the obvious?

Carl
 
hacker said:
I've got the 18-55mm VR and I'm curious about the difficulty you're having - I'm a noob, so perhaps I'm missing the obvious?

Carl
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Hi Carl

I have the same 18-55 lens and its great!!................it's the 55-200mm (NON VR) lens that I am seeking advice / opinions on
 
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