Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX vs 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX

More magnification

1:3.2 (0.3x)

1:5 (0.2x)

Take macro shots with subjects around 60% larger in your photo

Slightly lighter

210 g

420 g

2x lighter

Slightly shorter

74 mm

89 mm

Around 20% shorter

Learn more about
the Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX

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

Image stabilization

Nikon VR

None

Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements

More zoom

5.8x

3.1x

More than 90% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos

Better telephoto

105 mm

55 mm

More than 90% more reach, less perspective distortion

Learn more about
the Nikon 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

	Silent focus motor
	Silent and fast

	Both are zoom lenses
	Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

	Both are variable aperture lenses
	Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths

Compared to wide angle lenses

Common Strengths	Common Weaknesses
LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.	LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

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

Wide angle lens

$90 - $197

Compare the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX

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

Wildlife lens

$397

Has a significantly shorter telephoto lens

Has a narrower aperture

Is longer

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR vs the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX

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

Travel lens

$847

Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens

Has better image stabilization

Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II vs the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX

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

Travel lens

$600

Compare the Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX

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

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$217

Has a wider aperture

Is a fixed focal length prime lens

Has slightly smaller zoom range

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

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

Travel lens

$339

Compare the 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX

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

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

Low light lens

$197

Has a wider aperture

Is a fixed focal length prime lens

Has slightly smaller zoom range

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX vs the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX

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

Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$499

Has a consant aperture

Significantly narrower aperture

Doesn't have a silent focus motor

Slightly heavier

Compare the 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Nikon Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX.

discussion Which do you think is better?

Speech is free, but discussion at LensHero is moderated! Please discuss your opinion of these lenses here, and discuss feedback for LensHero at our support community.

“LensHero will help you cut through the sheer number of lenses out there to find the few you want to read more about” - LifeHacker	“Finding the right lens on Lenshero is incredibly easy!” - Revell Photography
“I am in love with LensHero.” - Shoot from the Belly	“Kind of a little bit in love with LensHero” - @alicetragedy
“No technical stuff whatsoever, just plain and simple questions complete with examples so that any user can understand” - Karel Donk, Photographer	“I love that I can pull up different lenses in my price range that will fit my DSLR.” - Jennifer Sutton

Nikon Nikkor
18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX
vs
Nikon Nikkor
18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX

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