The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II and the Nikon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6G VR 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. Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II is the longer of the two lenses at 69mm. The Nikon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6G VR II with a length of 66mm, is 3mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II also has a larger diameter of 72mm compared to the Nikon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6G VR II's 60mm 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 VR II weighs 195g, 12% (27g) lighter than the Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II's weight of 222g.
Filter Threads
The Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II has a filter size of 55mm whereas the Nikon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6G VR II has a 52mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 55mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II:
And these are the 52mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6G VR II:
Lens Mounts
The Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II has the Sony Alpha lens mount whereas the Nikon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6G VR II has the Nikon F (DX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony A68, Sony A77 II and Sony A58 for the Sony Alpha 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.
