Nikon AF-P DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G vs Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G SE (Special Edition)

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-P DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G and Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G SE (Special Edition).

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Product
Nikon AF-P DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G SE (Special Edition)
Name Nikon AF-P DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G SE (Special Edition)
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-P DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm F1.8 G SE (Special Edition)
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU 20060
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-P DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G SE (Special Edition)
Release Year 2016 2013
Release Date 2016-01-05
MSRP N/A 279 USD
Last known price 196 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-P DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G SE (Special Edition)
Lens Type Standard / Normal Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-P DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G SE (Special Edition)
Mount Nikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon AF-P DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G SE (Special Edition)
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Stepper Motor No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 25 cm 45 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,38
Aperture
Nikon AF-P DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G SE (Special Edition)
Maximum Aperture F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 18 mm
F5,6 at 55 mm
Variable Aperture
F1,8
Diaphragm Blades 7 No information
Optics
Nikon AF-P DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G SE (Special Edition)
Construction 12 elements  /  9 groups 7 elements  /  6 groups
Special Elements/Coatings Two aspherical elements + super integrated coating No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-P DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G SE (Special Edition)
Focal Length 18-55 mm 50 mm
Zoom Range 37 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-P DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G SE (Special Edition)
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 65 mm 73 mm
Length 63 mm 52 mm
Weight 195 gr 190 gr
Other
Nikon AF-P DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G SE (Special Edition)
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 55 mm 58 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-N106 HB-47
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A