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

differences

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

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 VR AF-S DX

Wider aperture

f/3.5

f/4

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

Better wide angle

18 mm

55 mm

3.1x better wide angle

Slightly more magnification

1:3.2 (0.3x)

1:4 (0.2x)

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

Slightly shorter

79 mm

100 mm

More than 20% shorter

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

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

	Very good image stabilization
	Nikon VR

	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

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 VR 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 VR AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$217

Has a wider aperture

Is a fixed focal length prime lens

Doesn't have image stabilization

Has slightly smaller zoom range

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED

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

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

Travel lens

Has slightly large zoom range

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

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

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

Wide angle lens

$1,887

Has a wider aperture

Has a fixed aperture

Is slightly more expensive

Doesn't have image stabilization

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED vs the Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED vs the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR 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 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Nikon-f

Macro lens

$199

More magnification

Better telephoto

No image stabilization

Doesn't have a silent focus motor

Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro 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

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

Macro lens

$199

More magnification

Better telephoto

No image stabilization

Doesn't have 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

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

Low light lens

$197

Is a prime lens

Significantly wider aperture

No image stabilization

Less zoom

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX vs the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX

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

Wide angle lens

$185 - $199

Doesn't have a silent focus motor

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

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

Wide angle lens

$99

No image stabilization

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

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$115

Is a prime lens

Significantly wider aperture

No image stabilization

Doesn't have a silent focus motor

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