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

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Is a prime lens

Yes

Prime lenses have a single focal length, they are typically sharper and have wider apertures

Significantly wider aperture

f/1.8

f/3.5

At its widest, the AF-S 50mm f/1.8G captures much more light, 1.9 f-stops

Slightly lighter

187 g

420 g

2.2x lighter

Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

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

Significantly more zoom

5.8x

Around 6x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos

Better telephoto

105 mm

50 mm

More than 2x more reach, less perspective distortion

Better wide angle

18 mm

50 mm

2.8x better wide angle

Slightly more magnification

1:5 (0.2x)

1:6.7 (0.2x)

Take macro shots with subjects more than 30% larger in your photo

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

LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

Compared to portrait lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.

Poor magnification

AF-S 50mm f/1.8G:	1:6.7 (0.2x)
18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX :	1:5 (0.2x)

competitors

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

Wide angle lens

$90 - $197

Has a narrower aperture

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

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 35mm f/1.8G DX

Low light lens

$197

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX vs the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

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 50mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$115

Is shorter

Lacks a silent focus motor

Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D 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

Wildlife lens

$247

Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens

Has a narrower aperture

Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

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 AF-S DX 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED

Wildlife lens

$165

Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens

Has a narrower aperture

Has a lower max f/stop

Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED vs the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

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

Wildlife lens

$180

Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens

Has a narrower aperture

Compare the Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Compare the Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX vs the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

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

Wide angle lens

$1,887

Has a fixed aperture

Is slightly more expensive

Has a narrower aperture

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED vs the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

Low light lens

$289

Wider aperture

Doesn't have a silent focus motor

Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D vs the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$429

Wider aperture

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G vs the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Low light lens

$98 - $125

Doesn't have a silent focus motor

Compare the EF 50mm f/1.8 II vs the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

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

Wildlife lens

$397

Significantly better telephoto

More magnification

Narrower aperture

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

Travel lens

$847

Significantly more zoom

Better image stabilization

Slightly more expensive

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

Travel lens

$600

Slightly less zoom

Slightly worse telephoto

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

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

Wide angle lens

$499

Wider aperture

More magnification

Worse image stabilization

Less zoom

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

discussion Which do you think is better?

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

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

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