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Black Nikon AF-S DX telephoto zoom lens with 58mm filter thread

Nikon Inc

Nikon Inc 2197 AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR camera lens

SKU CH-4CK5-V7FJT MPN 2197

A compact 5.5x DX telephoto zoom covering 55-300mm with VR II stabilization, two ED elements and Silent Wave Motor autofocus

  • Part type or numberSLR Lenses
  • Diameter58 mm
  • Focus systemAuto/Manual
  • Lens focal length55–300 mm
  • Lens apertureMaximum: f/4.5–5.6 Minimum: f/22
  • Product formatNikon DX, FX in DX Crop Mode
  • 5x DX telephoto zoom reaches 300 mm
  • VR II stabilisation enables handheld shots 4 stops slower
  • Silent Wave Motor drives fast, quiet autofocus
  • Two ED elements plus HRI glass cut chromatic aberration
  • Super Integrated Coating suppresses flare and ghosting

DX telephoto zoom for distant subjects

The Nikon 2197 is a 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR lens built for DX-format SLR cameras and also works on FX bodies in DX crop mode. Its 5.5× zoom range covers an equivalent 82.5-450mm field of view, making it suitable for sports, wildlife, travel and family events where the photographer cannot get close to the action.

Vibration Reduction II for handheld stability

VR II image stabilization allows shooting at shutter speeds up to four stops slower than normal, reducing blur from camera shake during handheld stills and video. The Silent Wave Motor drives fast, quiet autofocus with full-time manual override, while the nine-blade rounded diaphragm produces smooth background blur. Minimum focus distance is 4.6 ft at any focal length for 0.28× magnification.

Super Integrated Coating and ED glass cut flare

Two ED glass elements and one high refractive index element work with Super Integrated Coating to suppress ghosting and flare, improving contrast and colour accuracy in backlit scenes. The lens accepts 58 mm filters and uses a 17-element, 11-group construction. Buyers who need a wider maximum aperture for low-light indoor sports or a constant f/2.8 aperture through the zoom range should consider other options.

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Price $323.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameNikon
Model name2197
Part type or numberSLR Lenses
Product typeTelephoto Zoom Lens
Product colorBlack
Audio & video
Focus systemAuto/Manual
Lens focal length55–300 mm
Lens apertureMaximum: f/4.5–5.6 Minimum: f/22
Lens mountNikon F
Viewing angle5.2–28.5 degrees
Closest focusing distance4.6 ft (1.4 m)
Optical construction17 elements in 11 groups
StabilizationYes
Auto-focusYes
Size & build
Diameter58 mm
Filter thread size58 mm
Product dimensions3 in × 4.8 in (Diameter × Length)
Product weight18.7 oz
Shipping weight0.89 kg
Package size246 × 132 × 127 mm
Compatibility
Compatible withNikon
More details
Product formatNikon DX, FX in DX Crop Mode
Magnifying power0.28x
Zoom systemZoom Ratio: 5.5x

Questions about this item

How do I mount this 2197 lens on my Nikon F body, and what step do people often miss?

Align the white dot on the lens barrel with the mount index on the camera, twist clockwise until it clicks, then set the aperture ring to the locked position if your body requires electronic aperture control.

What part of this 55-300mm lens will need service or replacement after extended use?

The VR II mechanism and Silent Wave Motor are the only moving assemblies; Nikon service centres can overhaul the stabilisation unit and relubricate the focus helicoid if either develops play or noise.

Which limit appears first when shooting long sequences hand-held at 300 mm?

VR II compensates for roughly four shutter-speed steps, so the practical floor is around 1/30 s at full zoom; beyond that, subject motion and stabilisation lag become the limiting factors.

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