Nikon Nikkor
AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Image stabilization Nikon VR vs None
Help
 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Has a silent focus motor Nikon AF-S vs None
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 Focuses quickly and silently
More zoom 5.8x vs 3.5x
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 More than 60% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Slightly better telephoto 105 mm vs 85 mm
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 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 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF
Wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/3.5
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 At its widest, the 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF captures slightly more light, 0.6 f-stops
Nikon Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF Learn more about
the Nikon 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
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 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
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Magnification Has worse macro
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
Compare the Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR vs the Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF
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
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
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 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF
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
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Magnification Has worse macro
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 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF
Nikon Nikkor 16-85mm 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
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Magnification Has worse macro
Compare the Nikkor 16-85mm 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 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF
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
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Magnification Has worse macro
Compare the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Compare the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF
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
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Magnification Has worse macro
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 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$115
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Prime lens Is a fixed focal length prime lens
Magnification Has worse macro
Zoom range Has slightly smaller zoom range
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF

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 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 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Magnification Less magnification
Length Longer
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED vs the Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF
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
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Magnification Less magnification
Zoom range Slightly less zoom
Compare the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Wide angle lens

$1,149
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF

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