A good reliable zoom lens, yes indeed!
The Nikon 55-200mm is a very typical zoom lens to bring a long with anywhere we go as a companion beside than our original kit lens for further reach for our photography journey. Brand new is around MYR750 and I bought mine used at around MYR525. This zoom lens is very genuine and has earned my respect to it. The lens is as good as all the websites has reviewed and wrote about it.
The size is just right to carry around. In fact, I don't mind to shooting around with it if I lazy to change to my kit lens. Just treat its wide 55mm as a "prime lens" while the rest of its mm is an extra reach for your need. During my Japan GT Race Day in Sepang, it has proven to me how good and versatile it was. Of course, panning part is truly challenging but thank god I still managed to snap quite numbers of useable clear image with it.
Below are images taken by this lens and the Nikon D3100, yes, all by this lens. My final words, I've got no regret owning it. Hope my images can be your simple guide or references :)