Nikon Nikkor
18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX
vs
Nikon Nikkor
16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

vs

differences

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

Slightly more zoom 5.8x vs 5.3x
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 Around 10% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Slightly better telephoto 105 mm vs 85 mm
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 More than 20% more reach, less perspective distortion
Slightly cheaper $329.95 vs $599.95
Help
 The best price we've seen is $270 cheaper (around 50% less)
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 Nikon 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

LensHero is not aware of any important advantages of the Nikon 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the Nikon 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX .
Nikon Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX Learn more about
the Nikon 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Image stabilization Very good image stabilization Help
Nikon VR
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
Silent and fast
Zoom range Great zoom Help
18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX :5.8x
16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX :5.3x
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
16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX :5.3x
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX :105 mm
16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX :85 mm

competitors

Shared 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

$90 - $197
Zoom range Has slightly smaller zoom range
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
Compare the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor 16-85mm 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
Max focal length Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
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
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II vs the Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$499
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Magnification Has better macro
Image stabilization Has worse image stabilization
Compare the 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX
Compare the 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$217
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Prime lens Is a fixed focal length prime lens
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Zoom range Has significantly smaller zoom range
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX
Sigma 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

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

Travel lens

$339
Image stabilization Has worse image stabilization
Compare the 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM Nikon-f 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 Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 16-85mm 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
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Prime lens Is a fixed focal length prime lens
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Zoom range Has significantly smaller zoom range
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
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX vs the Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

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

Travel lens
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
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 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

$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

Nikon Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX

Wide angle lens

$1,299
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Aperture Wider aperture
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX vs the Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

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