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

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Standard Zoom | Nikon F (DX)

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Standard Zoom | Nikon F (DX)

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 VR II

Max Magnification	0.38x vs 0.31x	better close-up
Length	63 mm vs 66 mm	3 mm shorter

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

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

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Nikon 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G VR	Nikon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6G VR 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	Yes
Colour	Black	Unknown
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 - F36.0
Aperture Ring	No	No
Diaphragm Blades	7	7
Optics
Optical Elements	12	11
Optical Groups	9	8
Special Elements	Two aspherical elements + super integrated coating	1 aspheric element
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	0.25m	0.28m
Max Magnification	0.38X	0.31X
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
AF Motor Type	Stepper motor	Micro-type ultrasonic
Full Time Manual	Yes	No
Focus Method	Internal	Extending front
Distance Scale	No	No
DoF Scale	No	No
Distance Scale	No	No
Focus Distance Limiter	Unknown	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	205g	195g
Diameter	65mm	60mm
Length	63mm	66mm
Materials	Composite	Polycarbonate
Weather Sealing	No	No
Filter Thread	55mm	52mm
Filter Notes	-	Filters do not rotate on focusing
Hood Supplied	No	No
Hood Code	HB-N106	HB-69
Tripod Collar	No	No
Optional Accessories	-	-
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