Why you can trust TechRadar We spend hours testing every product or service we review, so you can be sure you’re buying the best. Find out more about how we test.
The main attraction of the Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED is that it's very compact and lightweight, while still offering a decent zoom range, equivalent to 82.5-300mm.
We liked
It's sharp at 200mm, even at the maximum available aperture of f/5.6.
We disliked
Older generation 3-stop Vibration Reduction and the lens mount is made of plastic instead of metal.
Final verdict
Optical quality proved best at longer telephoto settings and, overall, it's a good buy at the price.
US border surveillance towers face significant operational failures — vast areas unwatched, national security potentially at risk
Reviews Recap: the week’s 5 biggest reviews, from Nothing’s novel new open-ear buds to a Blu-ray-besting movie player
Chinese flagship phones are great value for money, but they won't stay cheaper for much longer – here's why
