Why does my lens only zoom to 200

Lens needs are determined by the type of photography one shoots. Example, for my needs I use three prime lens, 35 mm, 50 mm, and 100 mm. Sold all my zoom lens purchased primes.

The question is what are you attempting to capture? On a zoom lens look towards a constant aperture, not one when we zoom the aperture changes.

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That cord may have been a gasket for sealing the lens from dirt.

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Nikon currently lists two 18-55 AF-S DX and two 55-200 AF-S DX lenses. One in each pair has vibration reduction, the other does not. The ones with VR in the name have it, otherwise it doesn't.

VR isn't exactly an option. If it wasn't built into the lens initially, you can't add it later. A lens either has it or it doesn't, though if a lens has VR it can be switched off.

The "problem" is that the lens has a zoom creep issue. If you are the original purchaser, and the lens is under 5 years old, you may want to contact Nikon repair facilites in Melville or El Segundo to have it checked out.
Some users on forums have claimed that Nikon fixed the plastics ring that contribute to the zoom creep. Apparently, using a rubber band around the zoom ring will minimize the problem.
Hope this helps,
Andrew

Assuming that you've already tried a good firm hand on the zoom ring then all you can realistically try is to give the lens a few good firm slaps onto a desk to try and free up whatever has gone wrong. Brute force usually sorts them out, but it is "kill or cure". This lens lacks a macro mode, so this is not the usual simple case of adjusting a lens control and then slapping your forehead with embarrassment...

The lens is otherwise uneconomic to repair as it's one of the cheaply built kit lenses and so you can easily obtain another for less than the cost of repairs.

I just had the same exact problem! However, in my case I was finishing up a photo shoot at work, went to switch lenses, and when I picked up my 55-200mm zoom lens, the tip of it fell off!! I was able to put it back into the end of the lens, but now I am having the same autofocus problem and sound effect. I think it is because it is off track inside the lens. But I have only had mine for 5 months! I'm preparing to send it to Nikon for warrenty repair.

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Product Description Stock # List Price Notes M-CON 40 (Close-up Lens) 200 713 $164.95 *Step-up ring (43-55mm) included. WCON 0.7x Wide Angle Lens 200 864 $139.99 Requires 43-55mm step-up ring TCON 1.7x Tele converter Lens 200 862 $129.99 Requires 43-55mm step-up ring

Product Description Stock # List Price Notes M-CON 40 (Close-up Lens) 200 713 $164.95 *Step-up ring (43-55mm) included. WCON 0.7x Wide Angle Lens 200 864 $139.99 Requires 43-55mm step-up ring TCON 1.7x Tele converter Lens 200 862 $129.99 Requires 43-55mm step-up ring