Nikon Nikkor
18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX
vs
Nikon Nikkor
18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF

vs

differences

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

Has a silent focus motor Nikon AF-S vs None
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 Focuses quickly and silently
More magnification 1:3.2 (0.3x) vs 1:6.7 (0.1x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects more than 2x larger in your photo
More zoom 3.1x vs 1.9x
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 Around 60% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Slightly cheaper $99.00 vs $569.00
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 The best price we've seen is $470 cheaper (5.7x less)
Slightly better telephoto 55 mm vs 35 mm
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 Around 60% more reach, less perspective distortion
Slightly lighter 210 g vs 367 g
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 More than 40% lighter
Nikon Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Learn more about
the Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX

Reasons to consider the Nikon 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF
LensHero is not aware of any important advantages of the Nikon 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF vs the Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX .
Nikon Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF Learn more about
the Nikon 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
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
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX :55 mm
18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF:35 mm

Compared to wide angle lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur

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
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
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 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF
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 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 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF
Nikon Nikkor 16-85mm 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
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Zoom range Has slightly large zoom range
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 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF
Nikon Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF

Nikon Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF

Macro lens

$599
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Magnification Has better macro
Compare the Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF vs the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX
Compare the Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF vs the Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF
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Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G

Wide angle lens
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G vs the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G vs the Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF
Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 D

Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 D

Wide angle lens

$479
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Prime lens Is a fixed focal length prime lens
Compare the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 D vs the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX
Compare the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 D vs the Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF

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

Advantages

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

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

Travel lens

$330
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Zoom range More zoom
Magnification Less magnification
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the Nikkor 18-105mm 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
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
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Max focal length Significantly better telephoto
Aperture Narrower aperture
Length 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
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
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Zoom range More zoom
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX
Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Nikon-f

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

Wide angle lens

$499
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Weight 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

Nikon Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR

Wide angle lens

$1,257
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Length Longer
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR vs the Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF

Wide angle lens

$1,499
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Lowest price More expensive
Weight Heavier
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF vs the Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF
Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D

Wide angle lens

$529
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Wider aperture
Zoom range Less zoom
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Compare the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF
Tokina 17-35mm f/4 Pro FX Nikon-f

Tokina 17-35mm f/4 Pro FX Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$575
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the 17-35mm f/4 Pro FX Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF
Nikon Nikkor 28mm f/2.8 AIS

Nikon Nikkor 28mm f/2.8 AIS

Wide angle lens

$500
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Wider aperture
Auto focus Auto focus
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the Nikkor 28mm f/2.8 AIS vs the Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF

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