Sony 300mm F2.8 G vs Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony 300mm F2.8 G and Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II.
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Product |
Sony 300mm F2.8 G |
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II |
| Name | Sony 300mm F2.8 G | Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II |
| Also known as | Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II | |
| Manufacturer | Sony | Nikon |
| SKU | SAL300F28G | |
Release Date and Price |
Sony 300mm F2.8 G |
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II |
| Release Year | 2006 | 2006 |
| Release Date | 2006-06-05 | |
| MSRP | N/A | 119 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sony 300mm F2.8 G |
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II |
| Lens Type | Telephoto | Standard / Normal |
| Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sony 300mm F2.8 G |
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II |
| Mount | Sony A | Nikon F |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | Yes |
Focus |
Sony 300mm F2.8 G |
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II |
| 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 | 200 cm | 28 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.18 | |
Aperture |
Sony 300mm F2.8 G |
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II |
| Maximum Aperture | F2,8 |
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 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | No information |
Optics |
Sony 300mm F2.8 G |
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II |
| Construction | 13 elements / 12 groups | 7 elements / 5 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Sony 300mm F2.8 G |
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II |
| Focal Length | 300 mm | 18-55 mm |
| Zoom Range | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
37 mm |
| Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
| Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
| Image Stabilization | No | No |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Sony 300mm F2.8 G |
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II |
| Weather Sealing | No | No |
| Diameter | 122 mm | 70 mm |
| Length | 243 mm | 74 mm |
| Weight | 2310 gr | 205 gr |
Other |
Sony 300mm F2.8 G |
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II |
| Filter Type | Drop-in Filter | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 42 mm | 52 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Not Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | ALC-SH0012 | HB-33 |
| Tripod Collar | Included | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
