Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR vs Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 G ED VR

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR and Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 G ED VR.

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Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 G ED VR
Name Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 G ED VR
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 G ED VR
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU 2216
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 G ED VR
Release Year 2010 2014
Release Date 2014-04-10
MSRP 399 USD N/A
Last known price 0 USD 696 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 G ED VR
Lens Type Telephoto Superzoom
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 G ED VR
Mount Nikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes Yes
Focus
Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 G ED VR
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information Ultrasonic
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 140 cm 48 cm
Maximum Magnification 3,6 0,32
Aperture
Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 G ED VR
Maximum Aperture F4,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4,5 at 55 mm
F5,6 at 300 mm
Variable Aperture
F3,5-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 18 mm
F6,3 at 300 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information 7
Optics
Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 G ED VR
Construction 17 elements  /  11 groups 16 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 G ED VR
Focal Length 55-300 mm 18-300 mm
Zoom Range 245 mm 282 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
VR II
Yes
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A 4 stops
Physical
Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 G ED VR
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 76 mm 79 mm
Length 123 mm 99 mm
Weight 530 gr 550 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 G ED VR
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 58 mm 67 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-57 HB-39
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A