Nikon Nikkor Telephoto f=135mm Comparison
This comparison only tests center sharpness & contrast. Here, the clear winner appears to be the AF-S 55-300mm VR.
| Nikon AF-S Nikkors | |
| 55-200mm ED VR IF | |
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| f/5.6 | f/8 |
| 55-200mm ED non-VR | |
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| f/5.6 | f/8 |
| 55-300mm ED VR | |
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| f/5.6 | f/8 |
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