Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G 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 DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR and Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II.

Compare Specifications

Product
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II
Name Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G 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 DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II
Release Year 2007 2006
Release Date
MSRP 199 USD 119 USD
Buy it today
Lens Type
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II
Lens Type Standard / Normal Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G 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 Yes Yes
Focus
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G 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 28 cm 28 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II
Maximum 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
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 DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II
Construction 11 elements  /  18 groups 7 elements  /  5 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II
Focal Length 18-55 mm 18-55 mm
Zoom Range 37 mm 37 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
VR
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 73 mm 70 mm
Length 79 mm 74 mm
Weight 265 gr 205 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 52 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-45 HB-33
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A