Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 G ED VR vs Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR

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Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Name Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 G ED VR Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 G ED VR Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU 2216
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Release Year 2014 2012
Release Date 2014-04-10
MSRP N/A 999 USD
Last known price 696 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Lens Type Superzoom Superzoom
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Mount Nikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes Yes
Focus
Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Ultrasonic No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 48 cm 45 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,32 3,2
Aperture
Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Maximum Aperture F3,5-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 18 mm
F6,3 at 300 mm
Variable Aperture
F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 18 mm
F5,6 at 300 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades 7 No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Construction 16 elements  /  12 groups 19 elements  /  14 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Focal Length 18-300 mm 18-300 mm
Zoom Range 282 mm 282 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes Yes
VR II
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 4 stops N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 79 mm 83 mm
Length 99 mm 120 mm
Weight 550 gr 830 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 67 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-39 HB-58
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A