Sony
70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sony 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM
Significantly better telephoto 400 mm vs 200 mm
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 2x more reach, less perspective distortion
Sony 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM Learn more about
the Sony 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
Image stabilization Nikon VR II vs None
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 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Significantly more zoom 11.1x vs 5.7x
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 More than 90% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Shorter 96 mm vs 196 mm
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 2x shorter
Lighter 0.6 kg vs 1.6 kg
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 2.8x lighter
Better wide angle 18 mm vs 70 mm
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 3.9x better wide angle
Wider aperture f/3.5 vs f/4
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 At its widest, the AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II captures marginally more light, 0.4 f-stops
Cheaper $846.95 vs $1,998.00
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 The best price we've seen is $1,151 cheaper (2.4x less)
Slightly smaller diameter 77 mm vs 94 mm
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 Around 20% smaller lens at the end
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM:Sony SSM
AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II:Nikon AF-S
Zoom range Great zoom Help
70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM:5.7x
AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II:11.1x
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

Compared to wildlife lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM:70 mm
AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II:18 mm

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

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f

Sports lens

$799
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Fixed aperture Has a fixed aperture
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Length Is longer
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f vs the 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

Sony 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM

Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM

Wildlife lens

$1,499
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Zoom range Less zoom
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM vs the 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM
Nikon Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED

Nikon Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED

Wildlife lens

$1,499
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED vs the 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM
Sigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f

Sigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f

Wildlife lens

$1,509
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Zoom range Significantly more zoom
Aperture Narrower aperture
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f vs the 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM
Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 APO G SSM

Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 APO G SSM

Sports lens

$1,998
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Max focal length Significantly worse telephoto
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 APO G SSM vs the 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM
Tokina AT-X 840 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 D Nikon-f

Tokina AT-X 840 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 D Nikon-f

Wildlife lens

$499
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Length Shorter
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the AT-X 840 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 D Nikon-f vs the 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM

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

Advantages

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

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

Travel lens

$649
Zoom range Significantly more zoom
Max focal length Better telephoto
Image stabilization 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
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
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Weight Slightly lighter
Zoom range Significantly less zoom
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
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
Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

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

Travel lens

$369
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Image stabilization 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
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
Zoom range Significantly less zoom
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
Nikon Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED

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

Wildlife lens

$587
Max focal length Better telephoto
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Zoom range Much less zoom
Aperture 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

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