NIKON D5100 LENS: Nikon D5100 lens "55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED IF AF-S DX VR [Vibration Reduction] Nikkor Zoom Lens"

This one is a fantastic Nikon D5100 lens for it's price. It had 18-55mm kit lens and as a beginner, I didn't wannna spend a lot of money on additional lenses. I thought this would complement the kit lens to take nice Bokeh effect pictures and zoo animal pictures. I'm glad to tell that this already gave me many wonderful shots to cherish for ever.(Check out my uploaded pictures to have an idea about what this lens can do)

Remember that this is good for well lit environment and hence indoor photos may not come great unless properly lit. Cranking up ISO would requite a lot of post-processing of the image to improve the look. VR for high zoom is very helpful since I can use a slower shutter speed to increase the exposure. The main problem I face is the inconvenience of carrying and changing lenses. But I do recognize that a 18-200 mm lens would cost much more (more than 4 times the cost of this for Nikon brand and quality. Also it supposedly won't give as much quality as individual lenses).

Bottom line: If you are a budget photographer and not into hi-fi photography, this would be sufficient to take nice pictures in well lit environments. Buy a bigger bag for carrying it around with your camera.

Technical Details

55-200mm zoon Nikkor lens with f/4-5.6 maximum aperture for Nikon digital SLR cameras
2 extra-low-dispersion (ED) glass elements for minimized chromatic aberration and superior optics
Super-integrated coating minimizes ghosting and flare for more vivid images in dim lighting
Silent Wave Motor produces quick and quiet high-speed autofocusing; weighs 9 ounces
Measures 2.7 inches in diameter and 3.1 inches long; 5-year warranty

Product Description

This versatile and compact 3.6x Zoom-NIKKOR lens brings the action to the photographer. Ideal for portraiture, family, sports, nature and wildlife.

AF-S DX VR Zoom-NIKKOR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED Lens Highlights:

An ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass element minimizes chromatic aberration, contributing to superior optical performance
Focus mode switch enables quick switching between A (Autofocus) and M (Manual Focus)
7-blade rounded diaphragm provides more natural out-of-focus highlights

Vibration Reduction, engineered specifically for each VR NIKKOR lens, enables handheld shooting at up to 3 shutter speeds slower than would otherwise be possible, assuring dramatically sharper still images and video capture
New compact rod-type Silent Wave Motor (SW) enables ultra-high speed auto focusing with exceptional accuracy and super-quiet operation
The lens is constructed with 15 elements in 11 groups