Is the nikon af s dx 55 200mm f 4 5 6g ed vr ii good for video?

It can work for video, but I wouldn't pick it first. It's a telephoto zoom, and on an APS-C body its 55-200mm range frames like 82-300mm on full frame. That's a tight view, while the Video guide recommends a wide lens, around 16-20mm full-frame equivalent, for shooting at arm's length.

Its stabilisation and autofocus help when you shoot handheld. The aperture is f/4-5.6, so it gets darker as you zoom in, which means you'll need good light.

If you want a more flexible video lens, the Nikon AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II starts much wider. Whatever lens you choose, budget for sound too. See Audio.

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