The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon 1 AW 11-27.5mm f3.5-5.6 and the Nikon 1 18.5mm f1.8 for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Nikon 1 AW 11-27.5mm f3.5-5.6 is the longer of the two lenses at 57mm. The Nikon 1 18.5mm f1.8 with a length of 36mm, is 21mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon 1 AW 11-27.5mm f3.5-5.6 also has a larger diameter of 63mm compared to the Nikon 1 18.5mm f1.8's 56mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Nikon 1 18.5mm f1.8 weighs 70g, 61% (112g) lighter than the Nikon 1 AW 11-27.5mm f3.5-5.6's weight of 182g.
Filter Threads
Both the Nikon 1 AW 11-27.5mm f3.5-5.6 and the Nikon 1 18.5mm f1.8 have the same Filter thread size of 41mm.
Below are links to the 41mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Nikon 1 AW 11-27.5mm f3.5-5.6 and the Nikon 1 18.5mm f1.8 has the same Nikon 1 lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon 1 lenses are Nikon 1 J5, Nikon 1 S2 and Nikon 1 J4.
Focal Range
Nikon 1 AW 11-27.5mm f3.5-5.6 has a focal range of 11-27.5mm and
2.5X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
29.7-75.6mm when used on a 1" format camera.
On the other hand, the Nikon 1 18.5mm f1.8 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 19mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 51.3mm when used on a 1" format camera.
