Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G VR vs Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f3.5-5.6G II Detailed Comparison

Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G VR vs Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f3.5-5.6G II

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Reasons to choose Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G VR over Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f3.5-5.6G II

Reasons to choose Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f3.5-5.6G II over Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G VR

Price	$98 vs $247	Cheaper by $149
Filter Thread	52 mm vs 55 mm	Smaller filters are cheaper

Nikon 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G VR vs Nikon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6G II Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Nikon 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G VR	Nikon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6G II
Brand	Nikon	Nikon
Lens Type	Zoom	Zoom
Price	$246.95	$98.00
Lens Type	Standard Zoom	Standard Zoom
Lens Mount	Nikon F (DX)	Nikon F (DX)
Max Format	APS-C / DX	APS-C / DX
Focal Range	18-55mm	18-55mm
Image Stabilization	Yes	No
Colour	Black	Black
Zoom Method	Rotary (extending)	Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom	No	-
Zoom Lock	No	-
Zoom Ratio	3.1X	3.1X
Aperture
Max Aperture	F3.5 - F5.6	F3.5 - F5.6
Min Aperture	F22.0 - F38.0	F22.0 - F38.0
Aperture Ring	No	No
Diaphragm Blades	7	7
Optics
Optical Elements	12	7
Optical Groups	9	5
Special Elements	Two aspherical elements + super integrated coating	1 ED glass element 1 aspherical element
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	0.25m	0.28m
Max Magnification	0.38X	unknown
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
AF Motor Type	Stepper motor	Micro-type ultrasonic
Full Time Manual	Yes
Focus Method	Internal	Extending front
Distance Scale	No	Unknown
DoF Scale	No	Unknown
Distance Scale	No	Unknown
Focus Distance Limiter	Unknown	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	205g	205g
Diameter	65mm	73mm
Length	63mm	80mm
Materials	Composite	Plastic barrel, plastic mount
Weather Sealing	No	Unknown
Filter Thread	55mm	52mm
Filter Notes	-	-
Hood Supplied	No	No
Hood Code	HB-N106	HB-33 or HB-45
Tripod Collar	No	No
Optional Accessories	-	flexible lens pouch CL-0715
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