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

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differences

Reasons to consider the Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT
LensHero is not aware of any important advantages of the Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT vs the Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX .
Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT Learn more about
the Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT

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

Image stabilization Nikon VR vs None
Help
 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Has a silent focus motor Nikon AF-S vs None
Help
 Focuses quickly and silently
Nikon Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX Learn more about
the Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR 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.

LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

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

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

Wide angle lens

$185 - $199
Compare the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT
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

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

Wide angle lens

$99
Compare the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX vs the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT
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
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Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G

Wide angle lens
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G vs the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G vs the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX
Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

Wide angle lens

$200
Compare the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 vs the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT
Compare the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 vs the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX

Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony 16-50mm f/2.8 DT

Sony 16-50mm f/2.8 DT

Wide angle lens

$798
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Aperture Wider aperture
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the 16-50mm f/2.8 DT vs the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT
Sony Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 16-80mm f/3.5-4.5 * DT

Sony Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 16-80mm f/3.5-4.5 * DT

Wide angle lens

$998
Zoom range More zoom
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Lowest price More expensive
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 16-80mm f/3.5-4.5 * DT vs the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT
Sony 16-50mm f/2.8 Standard

Sony 16-50mm f/2.8 Standard

Wide angle lens

$700
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Aperture Wider aperture
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the 16-50mm f/2.8 Standard vs the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT
Zeiss Distagon 18mm f/3.5 T* ZK Pentax-k

Zeiss Distagon 18mm f/3.5 T* ZK Pentax-k

Wide angle lens

$1,339
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Auto focus Auto focus
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the Distagon 18mm f/3.5 T* ZK Pentax-k vs the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT
Sony DT 35mm f/1.8 SAM

Sony DT 35mm f/1.8 SAM

Low light lens

$218
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Zoom range Less zoom
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the DT 35mm f/1.8 SAM vs the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
Zoom range More zoom
Max focal length Better telephoto
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 VR AF-S DX
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

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

Low light lens

$197
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Zoom range 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
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$217
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Zoom range Less zoom
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 VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED

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

Wildlife lens

$247
Max focal length Better telephoto
Zoom range Slightly more zoom
Aperture Narrower aperture
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED vs the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$115
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Focus motor 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

discussion Which do you think is better?

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