Nikon AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4.0-5.6 IF-ED Lens

Very nice sharp lens. The big feature is the compact size and light weight. There are better lenses such as the 18-200mm @ $500+ and the 70-200mm @ $1,700+ but both are much larger and heavier. I have all 3 of these lenses and use them all. The drawback of the 55-200mm is lack of large aperture meaning more depth of field than may be desired and higher ISO or slow shutter will be required in low light. But you get what you pay for, and what you are willing to carry. Definitely pay the little extra for the VR feature.

All in all, a great lens for the price.