nikon 55-200mm vr

robow

Ninja Robot
I Just bought a Nikon 55-200 vr lens for my d5000, All the pictures I take with it are coming out very dark If i turn the ISO up they are better but are very grainy. If I slow down the shutter it is nearly impossible to get a sharp picture. Is this a lens that I should only use with a tri-pod and remote or am I missing something?
 
what were the setting? manual, Aperture priority, or shutter speed priority?
also, sample image with info (aperture, shutter speed, iso, and metering mode etc) would be great.
 
I figured it out some how I changed the exposure compensation. Another question though, how do you know what settings to use to get the best pictures?
 
There is no such thing as 'one setting fits all'. Every scenario is different and calls for a different setting.

Usually under good light, you can set the camera to Aperture priority and open up the aperture to f/4 on the 55-200. Use ISO 200, focus, and click. The camera manages the shutter speed, so in good light you should generally get a good exposure. This is just ONE scenario.

On not so good light, you can use the above settings and either: use flash, use a tripod for long exposure, or bump up the ISO. It's all about light.

I highly recommend reading Peterson's "Understanding Exposure" book. It will teach you about exposure in general, and is also fun to read.
 
I am looking for the same lens for my D50. Will the 55-200 VR DX lens fit mine as well?

YES. In fact all Nikkor F-Mount lenses starting from the Nippon-Kogaku days in 1950's will fit any Nikon bodies.. from the Nikkormat all the way to the modern D3s unlike Canon's FD mount :D The 55-200VR is an underrated kit lens. I've used the 55-200VR on my D300 and I think it's easily one of the sharpest Nikkors for DX..

All with D300 and 55-200VR
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I too have that lens for my D60, and have been really happy with it. Granted I really only used it on a hiking trip in the Tetons, and was still getting used to the camera itself, but was pretty pleased with the pics.

To give an idea, this was taken at 55 mm,

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I was in the same basic spot as was the big horn, at 200, and hand held.

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Took this this morning
 
I think I might get myself a Nikon 2166. I would really like the convenience of having the 18-200, but the price is crazy. Does it also do a better job gathering light when compared to the 55-200?
 
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