Nikon AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II vs 50mm f/1.8D

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

Image stabilization

Nikon VR II

None

Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements

Much more zoom

11.1x

More than 11x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos

Has a silent focus motor

Nikon AF-S

None

Focuses quickly and silently

Better telephoto

200 mm

50 mm

4x more reach, less perspective distortion

Better wide angle

18 mm

50 mm

2.8x better wide angle

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the Nikon AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

Reasons to consider the Nikon 50mm f/1.8D

Is a prime lens

Yes

Prime lenses have a single focal length, they are typically sharper and have wider apertures

Significantly wider aperture

f/1.8

f/3.5

At its widest, the 50mm f/1.8D captures much more light, 1.9 f-stops

Shorter

38 mm

96 mm

2.5x shorter

Lighter

154 g

0.6 kg

3.6x lighter

Cheaper

$115.00

$846.95

The best price we've seen is $732 cheaper (7.4x less)

Slightly smaller diameter

64 mm

77 mm

Around 20% smaller lens at the end

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the Nikon 50mm f/1.8D

similarities

Compared to lenses

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Compared to portrait lenses

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competitors

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

Low light lens

$197

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

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

Travel lens

$330

Has a narrower aperture

Is longer

Compare the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

Compare the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

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

Wildlife lens

$397

Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens

Has a narrower aperture

Is longer

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Nikon-f

Travel lens

$649

Significantly more zoom

Better telephoto

Worse image stabilization

Compare the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

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

Travel lens

Significantly less zoom

Worse image stabilization

Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Travel lens

$369

Slightly cheaper

Worse image stabilization

Compare the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

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

Wildlife lens

$587

Better telephoto

Slightly cheaper

Much less zoom

Narrower aperture

Compare the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

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

Travel lens

$699

Doesn't have a silent focus motor

Worse image stabilization

Compare the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Low light lens

$98 - $125

Compare the EF 50mm f/1.8 II vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$217

Has a silent focus motor

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

Low light lens

$289

Wider aperture

Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX

Wide angle lens

$90 - $197

Image stabilization

Has a silent focus motor

Is a zoom lens

Significantly narrower aperture

Compare the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$429

Has a silent focus motor

Wider aperture

Slightly longer

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

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Nikon Nikkor
AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
vs
Nikon Nikkor
50mm f/1.8D

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

Reasons to consider the Nikon 50mm f/1.8D