Nikon AF-S DX 17-55mm F2.8 G ED vs Nikon AF-P DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G VR

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S DX 17-55mm F2.8 G ED and Nikon AF-P DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G VR.

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Nikon AF-S DX 17-55mm F2.8 G ED
Nikon AF-P DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G VR
Name Nikon AF-S DX 17-55mm F2.8 G ED Nikon AF-P DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G VR
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 17-55mm F2.8 G ED Nikon Nikkor AF-P DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G VR
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU 20059
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S DX 17-55mm F2.8 G ED
Nikon AF-P DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G VR
Release Year 2003 2016
Release Date 2016-01-05
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 0 USD 246 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S DX 17-55mm F2.8 G ED
Nikon AF-P DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G VR
Lens Type Standard / Normal Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S DX 17-55mm F2.8 G ED
Nikon AF-P DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G VR
Mount Nikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes Yes
Focus
Nikon AF-S DX 17-55mm F2.8 G ED
Nikon AF-P DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G VR
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information Stepper Motor
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 36 cm 25 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,38
Aperture
Nikon AF-S DX 17-55mm F2.8 G ED
Nikon AF-P DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G VR
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 18 mm
F5,6 at 55 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information 7
Optics
Nikon AF-S DX 17-55mm F2.8 G ED
Nikon AF-P DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G VR
Construction 14 elements  /  10 groups 12 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information Two aspherical elements + super integrated coating
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S DX 17-55mm F2.8 G ED
Nikon AF-P DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G VR
Focal Length 17-55 mm 18-55 mm
Zoom Range 38 mm 37 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No Yes
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A 4 stops
Physical
Nikon AF-S DX 17-55mm F2.8 G ED
Nikon AF-P DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G VR
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 85 mm 65 mm
Length 110 mm 63 mm
Weight 755 gr 205 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S DX 17-55mm F2.8 G ED
Nikon AF-P DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G VR
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 55 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-31 HB-N106
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A