Nikon Nikkor
AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR

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 5x
Help
 Around 20% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
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 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR
Slightly better telephoto 120 mm vs 105 mm
Help
 More than 10% more reach, less perspective distortion
Nikon Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR Learn more about
the Nikon 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR

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

$247
Max focal length Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
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
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED vs the Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR
Sigma 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Travel lens

$339
Image stabilization Has worse image stabilization
Compare the 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Compare the 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR
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 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR

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 - $549
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 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 Less zoom
Max focal length Worse telephoto
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
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
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM 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 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR

Wide angle lens

$1,297
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR vs the Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

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

Wide angle lens

$1,887
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Aperture Wider aperture
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED vs the Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR
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
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Image stabilization No image stabilization
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 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Travel lens

$1,047
Zoom range Significantly more zoom
Max focal length Significantly better telephoto
Length Slightly longer
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR

discussion Which do you think is better?

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