The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Pentax 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 ED II and the Nikon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6G II 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 18-55mm f3.5-5.6G II is the longer of the two lenses at 80mm. The Pentax 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 ED II with a length of 68mm, is 12mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6G II also has a larger diameter of 73mm compared to the Pentax 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 ED II's 68mm 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 18-55mm f3.5-5.6G II weighs 205g, 6% (15g) lighter than the Pentax 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 ED II's weight of 220g.
Filter Threads
Both the Pentax 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 ED II and the Nikon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6G II have the same Filter thread size of 52mm.
Below are links to the 52mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Pentax 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 ED II has the Pentax KAF lens mount whereas the Nikon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6G II has the Nikon F (DX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Pentax K-3 III Mono, Pentax KF and Pentax K-3 III for the Pentax KAF Mount and Nikon D3500, Nikon D7500 and Nikon D5600 for the Nikon F (DX) Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
18-55mm and the fastest aperture of
F3.5 - F5.6.
