Comparison of Konica Minolta AF 70-210mm f/4.5-5.6 II and Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX VR II Nikkor

Attribute	Konica Minolta AF 70-210mm f/4.5-5.6 II ×	Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX VR II Nikkor ×
Zoom System	Rotary	Rotary
Aperture (f)	4.50 - 27.00	4.00 - 32.00
Diagonal Angle of View (degree)	12.00 - 34.00	8.00 - 28.80
Filter Size (mm)	49	52
Notes	Also available in Silver	Image Stabilization (3-stops); DX Nikkor for use with Nikon Digital SLR models only.
Focus Details	-	AF-S "Silent Wave" motor; Internal focusing; Focus mode switch enables quick switching between A (Autofocus) and M (Manual Focus).
Type	Telephoto Zoom	Telephoto Zoom
APS Equivalent	105 - 315mm	82 - 300mm
Lens Construction	10 elements in 10 groups	13 elements in 9 groups, including one ED element
Image Circle	35mm	APS-C
Focal Length (mm)	70.00 - 210.00	55.00 - 200.00
Brand	Konica-minolta	Nikon
Name	Konica Minolta AF 70-210mm f/4.5-5.6 II	Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX VR II Nikkor
Weight (g)	320	300
Diameter (mm)	69.5	70.5
Length (mm)	93	83
Diaphragm Blades	-	7
Magnification Ratio (x)	0.26	0.23
Diaphragm Blades Type	-	rounded
Closest Focus (m)	1.1	1.1