CONFUSION OVER ZOOM

[stepollard1]

Nikon Nikkor 55-300mm F4.5/5.6 AF-S DX G ED VR

OFFERS A 5.5X ZOOM



<H3 class=product>Nikon Nikkor 55-200mm F4/5.6 AF-S DX G IF ED VR

OFFERS 3.6X ZOOM

Now why do the zsooms differ between the two lenses, if they are the same size?

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[Jarmo]

One is 55-300mm and the other is 55-200mm.

 

[stepollard1]

LMAO,
I shouldnt post this early. Sorry to have wisted your time

 

[djacobox372]

The "X" in a zoom is only the difference between the lowest and highest focal lengths in the zoom range. For example: a 20-60mm lens, and a 200-600mm lens are both "3X" even though the later has far more range on the long end.

Interestingly, a bigger "X" usually means worse the image quality.

 

[stepollard1]

makes total sense, thanks alot