Nikon AF-S 14-24mm F2.8 G ED 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 14-24mm F2.8 G ED and Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II.

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Product
Nikon AF-S 14-24mm F2.8 G ED
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II
Name Nikon AF-S 14-24mm F2.8 G ED Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm F2.8 G ED 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 14-24mm F2.8 G ED
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II
Release Year 2007 2006
Release Date
MSRP 1999 USD 119 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 14-24mm F2.8 G ED
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S 14-24mm F2.8 G ED
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 14-24mm F2.8 G ED
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 28 cm 28 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 14-24mm F2.8 G ED
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II
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 No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S 14-24mm F2.8 G ED
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II
Construction 14 elements  /  11 groups 7 elements  /  5 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 14-24mm F2.8 G ED
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II
Focal Length 14-24 mm 18-55 mm
Zoom Range 10 mm 37 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-S 14-24mm F2.8 G ED
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 98 mm 70 mm
Length 131 mm 74 mm
Weight 1000 gr 205 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 14-24mm F2.8 G ED
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II
Filter Type Not possible to have Filter Filter Thread
Filter Diameter N/A 52 mm
Lens Hood Included (Solid Construction) Not Included
Lens Hood SKU Inbyggt HB-33
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A