Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
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Nikon Nikkor
18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX

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differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
Has a consant aperture Yes vs No
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 Constant aperture lenses offer the same aperture at all focal lengths
Wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/3.5
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 At its widest, the AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED captures slightly more light, 0.6 f-stops
Slightly better telephoto 70 mm vs 55 mm
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 Around 30% more reach, less perspective distortion
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

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

Image stabilization Nikon VR vs None
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 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Cheaper $89.99 vs $1,886.95
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 The best price we've seen is $1,797 cheaper (21x less)
Shorter 79 mm vs 133 mm
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 More than 40% shorter
Lighter 265 g vs 0.9 kg
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 3.4x lighter
Slightly more magnification 1:3.2 (0.3x) vs 1:3.7 (0.3x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects around 20% larger in your photo
Nikon Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX Learn more about
the Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
Silent and fast
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

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

Shared 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
Zoom range Has slightly large zoom range
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
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 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
Zoom range Has slightly smaller zoom range
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX vs the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G 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 Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED vs the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX
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
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Compare the Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
Compare the Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX vs the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G 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
Compare the 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
Compare the 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED Competitors

Advantages

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

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

Macro lens

$599
Magnification More magnification
Length Shorter
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Nikon-f

Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$1,299
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Nikon-f

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$569
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Lowest price Cheaper
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$824
Lowest price Cheaper
Length Shorter
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Wide angle lens

$1,280
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Compare the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
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

$185 - $199
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX
Nikon Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX

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

Wide angle lens

$99
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX vs the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$217
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$115
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX

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