Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR vs Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G is faster by 2.6 stops (f/1.8 vs f/4.5), letting in more light.
- Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G is lighter by 330g.
- Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G goes wider (35mm vs 55mm).
- Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR reaches further (300mm vs 35mm).
- Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR is the newer design (2010 vs 2009).
| Spec | AF-S DX Nikkor 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR | AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Nikon | Nikon |
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Type | Zoom | Prime |
| Focal length | 55-300mm | 35mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/4.5 | f/1.8 (faster) |
| Released | 2010 | 2009 |
| Format | aps-c | aps-c |
| Groups | 11 | 6 |
| Af motor | SWM | SWM |
| Elements | 17 | 8 |
| Weight g | 530.0 | 200.0 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 58 | 52 |
| Length mm | 123.0 | 52.5 |
| Stabilized | Yes | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 76.5 | 70.0 |
| Min focus m | 1.4 | 0.3 (closer focusing) |
| Blades | n/a | 7 |
| Max magnification | n/a | 0.16 |
Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR
A 2010 DX telephoto zoom with a 58mm filter thread and VR. It reaches 450mm equivalent.
Pros
- Long reach
- VR
- Compact for its range
Cons
- Slow aperture
- Softens at 300mm
- Plastic build
Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G
A small, fast prime designed for Nikon DX cameras. It gives about a 52mm equivalent view and uses a silent-wave autofocus motor.
Pros
- f/1.8 aperture
- Light and compact (200 g)
- Fast AF-S focus
Cons
- Designed for DX; FX bodies crop
- No vibration reduction
- Plastic construction
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