Review on 📷 Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED VR II Lens - White Box (Brand New) by Dhoal Black

This is a very good budget zoom lens, although calling it a good lens at any price is a stretch. Image quality, sharpness, low-light capabilities, etc. are all average. Nothing will surprise you with this lens. It's pretty much in the middle of the street, which is what I expected. IQ, sharpness, etc. could definitely be better. In general, this is a serviceable lens in that regard. This part is a bit subjective, so I'll leave it at that. AF / MF - mixed bag. The AF motor is quite noisy. Not so much that others think you have a "device", but just like that. It makes a lot more noise than my AF-P kit lenses. Also, the camera (D5600) has fewer options for AF-S drive modes, and AF-P lenses are more effective in this regard. The focusing speed is comparable to other budget lenses. Apart from the noise, the autofocus is quite good. MF not so much. In fact he is poor. The MF ring looks like cheap Chinese junk. It doesn't have the liquid-soaked feel of the AF-P kit lenses. Its loose and wobbly design. In addition, the range is very short, which makes it difficult to fine-tune the manual focus. After all, if you have autofocus enabled, you can't override manual focus with the ring. The ring is blocked. AF-P kit lenses do not. You can be in autofocus mode, but you can also fine-tune manual focus on the fly. It's a bit annoying. I wouldn't say it's a deal breaker, but definitely annoying. The weight also plays a role for me. This is a pretty big consideration. The weight keeps me away from the 18-140 VR and other very long focal length lenses. Yes, it would be convenient to only carry one lens with a larger focal range, rather than two with a smaller range. But 18-140 VR (490g) is slightly heavier than 18-55 VR (205g) or 55-200 VR. (300g). It weighs almost as much as both together. I would prefer one lens on the camera to be lightweight, even if that means carrying a second (or more) lens in a backpack or something as I always try to carry a backpack with me. I also don't mind sacrificing photographic ability for lighter weight. I find it more comfortable in my hand, in a sling, or around my neck, and that's what gets me shooting. That's perhaps the main reason I chose the D5600 over the D7500. If the whole package is too heavy, I don't take it with me and therefore I don't get injections. If you're like me, you'll love the lighter weight of the 55-200 VR lens despite its shortcomings. In general, for a budget lens, this is a good choice. Not the best shots, but sufficient for general photography. MF really sucks. But light weight is a big plus for someone like me. It's pretty hard to argue that this lens costs under $140, so I'd say the low price is also a big plus. If you're willing to carry two or more lenses but want to keep your bag and camera light, this lens is a great choice. I really want to rate it 4.5 stars minus half a star for poor MF.