Nikon Nikkor
18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX
vs
Canon
EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Has a silent focus motor Nikon AF-S vs None
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 Focuses quickly and silently
Slightly shorter 89 mm vs 101 mm
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 More than 10% shorter
Nikon Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX Learn more about
the Nikon 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Reasons to consider the Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
More zoom 7.5x vs 5.8x
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 Around 30% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Slightly better telephoto 135 mm vs 105 mm
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 Around 30% more reach, less perspective distortion
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Learn more about
the Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Image stabilization Very good image stabilization Help
18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX :Nikon VR
EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS:Canon IS
Zoom range Great zoom Help
18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX :5.8x
EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS:7.5x
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Fixed aperture Both are variable aperture lenses Help
Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths

Compared to travel lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX :5.8x
EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS:7.5x

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro

Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro

Portrait lens

$369
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Magnification Has better macro
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Zoom range Has slightly smaller zoom range
Compare the 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro vs the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX
Compare the 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro vs the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Sigma 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM Canon-ef

Travel lens

$339
Image stabilization Has worse image stabilization
Compare the 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM Canon-ef vs the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX
Compare the 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM Canon-ef vs the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Nikon Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX

Wide angle lens

$109 - $197
Magnification More magnification
Weight Slightly lighter
Zoom range Less zoom
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

Wildlife lens

$397
Max focal length Significantly better telephoto
Magnification More magnification
Aperture Narrower aperture
Length Longer
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR vs the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

Travel lens

$847
Zoom range Significantly more zoom
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II vs the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

Low light lens

$197
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Zoom range Significantly less zoom
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX vs the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED

Wildlife lens

$224 - $247
Max focal length Better telephoto
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Zoom range Less zoom
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED vs the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Travel lens

$699
Zoom range More zoom
Max focal length Better telephoto
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

Wildlife lens

$299
Max focal length Better telephoto
Zoom range Less zoom
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS vs the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Wide angle lens

$199
Length Shorter
Weight Slightly lighter
Zoom range Significantly less zoom
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Travel lens

$479
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Length Slightly shorter
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM vs the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Wide angle lens

$1,059
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Zoom range Less zoom
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

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