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differences

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

Wider aperture f/3.5 vs f/4
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At its widest, the AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR captures marginally more light, 0.4 f-stops
Slightly more zoom 5.8x vs 5x
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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 AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR

Has a consant aperture Yes vs No
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Constant aperture lenses offer the same aperture at all focal lengths
Slightly better telephoto 120 mm vs 105 mm
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More than 10% more reach, less perspective distortion
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED 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
AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR:5x
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

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
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

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
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

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

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

Macro lens

$599

Aperture Has a wider aperture
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
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

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
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

$90 - $197

Zoom range Less zoom
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

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

Wildlife lens

$397

Max focal length Significantly better telephoto
Aperture Narrower aperture
Min focal length Worse wide angle
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 Better telephoto
Zoom range Less zoom
Aperture Narrower aperture

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

Advantages

Disadvantages

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

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

Wide angle lens

$1,149

Zoom range Slightly less zoom
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
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
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Length Slightly longer
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

Aperture Wider aperture
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Zoom range Less zoom
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

Aperture Wider aperture
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Zoom range Less zoom

discussion Which do you think is better?

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