VR vs NON VR??

aleksey123 · Dec 19, 2009

hello and happy holidays!!!!!! quick question, Are there any differences, besides VR feature, on nikkor VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6g if-ed, and non VR????? is the VR version is better? maybe glass or somethin its looks bigger..anyone? i can get non VR for 150$ new and VR is 250 am thinking is it worth it extra 100$.

FrankLamont · Dec 19, 2009

It helps.

No, you don't need it - but you don't 'need' anything. It's handy and worth the money.

IgsEMT · Dec 19, 2009

I believe Nikon has been making glass for 50+ yrs. Only w/in last 5-6 have they been making VR (not entirely sure on exact numbers but I hope you got the idea).
Is VR useful - depends on who you ask. Personally, on VS lens, I turned the feature of - I don't like inner lens movement when I recompose the shot. On my non VR lens, I don't have VR

and it is my favorite lens.
Shooting at something like 1/30sec or slower, VRE is helpful but again it depends on what you're shooting, how important that feature to you and of course your budget.

Goontz · Dec 19, 2009

To me, yes, it's worth it.

Darkhunter139 · Dec 19, 2009

I got it refurbished from Adorama and it came in great condition with a 90 day warranty for $150 on sale. Its still on sale now so this might make it an easier decision

2166B Nikon 55mm - 200mm f/4-5.6G ED-IF AF-S DX VR (Vibration Reduction) Autofocus Zoom Lens - Refurbished by Nikon U.S.A.

jnm · Dec 19, 2009

for the 55-200 id say it's worth it. buddy got his brand new from adorama a few weeks ago for $150.

edouble · Dec 19, 2009

Goontz said:
To me, yes, it's worth it.

Are you riding a ZX10R?

Goontz · Dec 19, 2009

edouble said:
Are you riding a ZX10R?

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edouble · Dec 19, 2009

Goontz said:
edouble said:

Are you riding a ZX10R?

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6R

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aleksey123 · Dec 19, 2009

Darkhunter139 said:
I got it refurbished from Adorama and it came in great condition with a 90 day warranty for $150 on sale. Its still on sale now so this might make it an easier decision

2166B Nikon 55mm - 200mm f/4-5.6G ED-IF AF-S DX VR (Vibration Reduction) Autofocus Zoom Lens - Refurbished by Nikon U.S.A.

nice! i am sooo ordering this now!!!!:mrgreen::mrgreen: tanks!