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

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED

Image stabilization

Nikon VR

None

Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements

Better telephoto

200 mm

55 mm

More than 3.5x more reach, less perspective distortion

Slightly more zoom

3.6x

3.1x

Around 20% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos

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the Nikon AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED

Reasons to consider the Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX

Wider aperture

f/3.5

f/4

At its widest, the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX captures marginally more light, 0.4 f-stops

Better wide angle

18 mm

55 mm

3.1x better wide angle

Slightly shorter

74 mm

100 mm

Around 30% shorter

Slightly more magnification

1:3.2 (0.3x)

1:4 (0.2x)

Take macro shots with subjects around 30% larger in your photo

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the Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

	Silent focus motor
	Silent and fast

	Both are zoom lenses
	Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

	Both are variable aperture lenses
	Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths

Compared to portrait 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

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

Wildlife lens

$397

Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens

Has slightly large zoom range

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 VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED

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

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

Wide angle lens

$107 - $197

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

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

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

Travel lens

$330

Has slightly large zoom range

Compare the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED

Compare the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX

Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Nikon-f

Macro lens

$199

Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens

Has better macro

Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens

Lacks a silent focus motor

Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED

Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G

Wildlife lens

$150

Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens

Has a higher max f/stop

Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens

Lacks a silent focus motor

Compare the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G vs the Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED

Compare the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G vs the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Wide angle lens

$199

Lacks a silent focus motor

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

Compare the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Travel lens

$600

Has slightly large zoom range

Compare the Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED

Compare the Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX

Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

Wildlife lens

$299

Better telephoto

More zoom

Doesn't have a silent focus motor

Compare the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS vs the Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED

Sigma 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Wildlife lens

$159

Slightly more zoom

Much wider aperture

Worse image stabilization

Compare the 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED

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

Wildlife lens

$587

Better telephoto

Slightly more zoom

Narrower aperture

Heavier

Compare the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED vs the Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED

Nikon Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX

Wildlife lens

$180

Better telephoto

Slightly more zoom

Narrower aperture

Worse wide angle

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

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$824

Has a consant aperture

Wider aperture

Less magnification

More expensive

Compare the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX

Tamron 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$70

Slightly better telephoto

Doesn't have a silent focus motor

Less magnification

Compare the 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Canon-ef vs the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX

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

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED

Reasons to consider the Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX