Pentax SMC
DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR
Slightly more magnification 1:2.9 (0.3x) vs 1:3.2 (0.3x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects around 10% larger in your photo
Pentax SMC DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR Learn more about
the Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR

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

Has a silent focus motor Nikon AF-S vs None
Help
 Focuses quickly and silently
Nikon Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Learn more about
the Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Fixed aperture Both are variable aperture lenses Help
Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
55 mm

Compared to wide angle lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Compare the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX vs the SMC DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR
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

Pentax SMC DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Olympus Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED

Olympus Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED

Wide angle lens

$249
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED vs the SMC DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR
Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II LD [IF] Pentax-k

Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II LD [IF] Pentax-k

Wide angle lens

$459
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Magnification Less magnification
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II LD [IF] Pentax-k vs the SMC DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR
Pentax SMC DA 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 ED AL DC WR

Pentax SMC DA 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 ED AL DC WR

Travel lens

$497
Wide maximum Much narrower aperture
Zoom range Significantly more zoom
Magnification Less magnification
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the SMC DA 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 ED AL DC WR vs the SMC DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR
Pentax SMC FA 50mm f/1.4

Pentax SMC FA 50mm f/1.4

Low light lens

$447
Aperture Much wider aperture
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Magnification Less magnification
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the SMC FA 50mm f/1.4 vs the SMC DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR
Pentax SMC 35mm DA L f/2.4 AL

Pentax SMC 35mm DA L f/2.4 AL

Low light lens

$217
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Wider aperture
Zoom range Less zoom
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the SMC 35mm DA L f/2.4 AL vs the SMC DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR

Nikon Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX 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
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Zoom range Much more zoom
Lowest price More expensive
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II 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

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

Travel lens

$330
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Zoom range More zoom
Magnification Less magnification
Weight Slightly heavier
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
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
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Max focal length Significantly better telephoto
Aperture Narrower aperture
Length Longer
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 AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

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

Travel lens
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Zoom range More zoom
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 ED II AF-S DX
Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Nikon-f

Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$499
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX

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