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differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

Has a silent focus motor Nikon AF-S vs None
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Focuses quickly and silently
Better telephoto 300 mm vs 135 mm
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More than 2x more reach, less perspective distortion
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

Reasons to consider the Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Wider aperture f/3.5 vs f/4.5
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At its widest, the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS captures slightly more light, 0.7 f-stops
More zoom 7.5x vs 5.5x
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Around 40% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Better wide angle 18 mm vs 55 mm
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3.1x better wide angle
Slightly shorter 101 mm vs 123 mm
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Around 20% shorter
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Learn more about
the Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Image stabilization Very good image stabilization Help
AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR:Nikon VR
EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS:Canon IS
Zoom range Great zoom Help
AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR:5.5x
EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS:7.5x
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 telephoto lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR:55 mm
EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS:18 mm
Weight Light weight Help
AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR:0.6 kg
EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS:455 g
Lowest price Inexpensive Help
AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR:$396.95
EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS:$499.00
Length Short Help
AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR:123 mm
EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS:101 mm

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

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

Wildlife lens

$299

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

Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Wide angle lens

$1,059

Fixed aperture Has a fixed aperture
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Wildlife lens

$649

Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens

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

Advantages

Disadvantages

Nikon Nikkor  70-300mm f/4-5.6G

Nikon Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G

Wildlife lens

$150

Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Aperture Wider aperture
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
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

Aperture Wider aperture
Length Slightly shorter
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Zoom range Less zoom
Nikon Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED

Wildlife lens

$587

Zoom range Less zoom
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Nikon-f

Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Nikon-f

Macro lens

$199

Magnification More magnification
Aperture Wider aperture
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f

Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f

Wildlife lens

$449

Aperture Wider aperture
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Travel lens

$699

Zoom range More zoom
Max focal length Better telephoto
Weight Slightly heavier
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Travel lens

$479

Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Length Slightly shorter
Zoom range Less zoom
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

Length Shorter
Weight Slightly lighter
Zoom range Significantly less zoom
Max focal length Worse telephoto
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

Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Zoom range Less zoom
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Canon 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM

Canon 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM

Wildlife lens

$169

Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Max focal length Better telephoto
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Zoom range Less zoom

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