Nikon AF-S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR vs Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II
This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR and Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II.
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Product |
Nikon AF-S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR |
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II |
Name | Nikon AF-S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR | Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II |
Also known as | Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR | Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II |
Manufacturer | Nikon | Nikon |
SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Nikon AF-S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR |
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II |
Release Year | 2006 | 2006 |
Release Date | ||
MSRP | 589 USD | 119 USD |
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Lens Type |
Nikon AF-S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR |
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II |
Lens Type | Telephoto | Standard / Normal |
Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Nikon AF-S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR |
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II |
Mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | Yes |
Focus |
Nikon AF-S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR |
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II |
Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
Motor Type | No information | No information |
Focus Method | No information | No information |
Closest Focusing Distance | 150 cm | 28 cm |
Maximum Magnification | ||
Aperture |
Nikon AF-S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR |
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II |
Maximum Aperture |
F4,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F4,5 at 70 mm F5,6 at 300 mm Variable Aperture |
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 | No information |
Optics |
Nikon AF-S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR |
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II |
Construction | 17 elements / 12 groups | 7 elements / 5 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Nikon AF-S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR |
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II |
Focal Length | 70-300 mm | 18-55 mm |
Zoom Range | 230 mm | 37 mm |
Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
Image Stabilization |
Yes
VR II |
No |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Nikon AF-S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR |
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II |
Weather Sealing | No | No |
Diameter | 80 mm | 70 mm |
Length | 143 mm | 74 mm |
Weight | 725 gr | 205 gr |
Other |
Nikon AF-S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR |
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II |
Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
Filter Diameter | 67 mm | 52 mm |
Lens Hood | Included | Not Included |
Lens Hood SKU | HB-15 | HB-33 |
Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |