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

differences

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

Significantly more zoom

11.1x

5.8x

More than 90% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos

Better image stabilization

Nikon VR II

Nikon VR

Less risk of blur

Better telephoto

200 mm

105 mm

More than 90% more reach, less perspective distortion

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

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

LensHero is not aware of any important advantages of the Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the Nikon AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II.

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

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

Very good image stabilization

AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II:	Nikon VR II
AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR:	Nikon VR

	Silent focus motor
	Silent and fast

Great zoom

AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II:	11.1x
AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR:	5.8x

	Both are zoom lenses
	Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

	Both are variable aperture lenses
	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.	LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

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

Travel lens

$649

Has significantly large zoom range

Has 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

Compare the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

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 18-200mm 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 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

Travel lens

$600

Compare the Nikkor 16-85mm 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 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

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

Travel lens

$369

Has 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

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

Wildlife lens

$247

Has slightly smaller zoom range

Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

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

Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Travel lens

$329

Has slightly large zoom range

Has worse image stabilization

Compare the 18-250mm 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

Compare the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

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

Travel lens

$400

Has significantly large zoom range

Has worse image stabilization

Lacks a silent focus motor

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

Compare the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II VC LD Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

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

Travel lens

$499 - $549

More zoom

Slightly better telephoto

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

Wide angle lens

$109 - $197

Less zoom

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

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

Travel lens

$339

More zoom

Slightly better telephoto

Worse image stabilization

Slightly narrower aperture

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

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

Wide angle lens

$599

Slightly better telephoto

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

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

differences

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

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