Last specifications comparison between the three generations of the Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6 lens :
| Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED VR II (new) | Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED VR | Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED | |
| Focal Length Range | 55-200mm | 55-200mm | 55-200mm |
| Zoom Ratio | 3.6x | 3.6x | 3.6x |
| Maximum Aperture | f/4-5.6 | f/4 | f/4 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22-32 | f/22 | f/22 |
| Format | DX | DX | DX |
| Maximum Angle of View (DX-format) | 28°50′ | 28°50′ | 28°50′ |
| Minimum Angle of View (DX-format) | 8° | 8° | 8° |
| Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 0.23x | 0.23x | 0.29x |
| Lens Elements | 13 | 15 | 13 |
| Lens Groups | 9 | 11 | 9 |
| Compatible Format(s) | DX | DX FX in DX Crop Mode | DX FX in DX Crop Mode |
| VR (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 | 9 |
| ED Glass Elements | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Super Integrated Coating | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| AF-S (Silent Wave Motor) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Internal Focusing | Yes | Yes | No |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 3.7ft.(1.1m) | 3.6ft.(1.1m) | 3.1ft.(0.95m) |
| Focus Mode | Auto/Manual | Auto Manual | Auto Manual |
| Filter Size | 52mm | 52mm | 52mm |
| Accepts Filter Type | Screw-on | Screw-on | Screw-on |
| Approx. Dimensions (Diameter x Length) | 2.7in.(70.5mm)x3.2in.(83mm)Based on CIPA Standard | 2.9in.(73.6mm)x3.9in.(99.5mm) | 2.7in.(68mm)x3.1in.(79mm) |
| Approx. Weight | 10.6oz.(300g)Based on CIPA Standard | 11.8oz.(335g) | 9oz.(255g) |
| Price | $349.95 | $246.95 | $179.95 |
