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

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

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Standard Zoom | Nikon F (DX)

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Nikon 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G VR

Standard Zoom | Nikon F (DX)

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	$225 vs $247	Cheaper by $22
Filter Thread	52 mm vs 55 mm	Smaller filters are cheaper

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

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

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Nikon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6G II	Nikon 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G VR
Brand	Nikon	Nikon
Lens Type	Zoom	Zoom
Price	$225.00	$246.95
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	No	Yes
Colour	Black or silver	Black or silver
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	7	12
Optical Groups	5	9
Special Elements	1 ED glass element 1 aspherical element	Two aspherical elements + super integrated coating
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	0.28m	0.25m
Max Magnification	unknown	0.38X
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
AF Motor Type	Micro-type ultrasonic	Stepper motor
Full Time Manual		Yes
Focus Method	Extending front	Internal
Distance Scale	Unknown	No
DoF Scale	Unknown	No
Distance Scale	Unknown	No
Focus Distance Limiter	Unknown	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	205g	205g
Diameter	73mm	65mm
Length	80mm	63mm
Materials	Plastic barrel, plastic mount	Composite
Weather Sealing	Unknown	No
Filter Thread	52mm	55mm
Filter Notes	-	-
Hood Supplied	No	No
Hood Code	HB-33 or HB-45	HB-N106
Tripod Collar	No	No
Optional Accessories	flexible lens pouch CL-0715	-
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