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

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Slightly more zoom 5.8x vs 5.3x
Help
 Around 10% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Slightly better telephoto 105 mm vs 85 mm
Help
 More than 20% more reach, less perspective distortion
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Reasons to consider the Nikon 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

LensHero is not aware of any important advantages of the Nikon 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR.
Nikon Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX Learn more about
the Nikon 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Image stabilization Very good image stabilization Help
Nikon VR
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
Silent and fast
Zoom range Great zoom Help
AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR:5.8x
16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX :5.3x
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 travel lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR:5.8x
16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX :5.3x
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR:105 mm
16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX :85 mm

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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 better image stabilization
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II vs the Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX
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

$109 - $197
Zoom range Has slightly smaller zoom range
Compare the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Compare the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX
Nikon Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF

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

Macro lens

$670
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Magnification Has better macro
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Compare the Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF vs the Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX
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
Compare the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Compare the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED 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
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Magnification Has better macro
Image stabilization Has worse image stabilization
Compare the 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Compare the 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX
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Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G

Wide angle lens
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G vs the Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

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

Advantages

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

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

Travel lens

$499 - $500
Zoom range More zoom
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Nikon Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR

Nikon Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR

Wide angle lens

$599
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Zoom range Slightly less zoom
Compare the Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
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

$224 - $247
Max focal length Better telephoto
Zoom range Less zoom
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro

Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro

Portrait lens

$369
Magnification More magnification
Aperture Wider aperture
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro vs the Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED 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
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Aperture Wider aperture
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX vs the Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

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