Nikon AF-S DX 17-55mm F2.8 G ED vs Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G VR II

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S DX 17-55mm F2.8 G ED and Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G VR II.

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Nikon AF-S DX 17-55mm F2.8 G ED
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G VR II
Name Nikon AF-S DX 17-55mm F2.8 G ED Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G VR II
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 17-55mm F2.8 G ED Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G VR II
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S DX 17-55mm F2.8 G ED
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G VR II
Release Year 2003 2014
Release Date
MSRP N/A 249 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S DX 17-55mm F2.8 G ED
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G VR II
Lens Type Standard / Normal Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S DX 17-55mm F2.8 G ED
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G VR II
Mount Nikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes Yes
Focus
Nikon AF-S DX 17-55mm F2.8 G ED
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G VR II
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 36 cm 28 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Nikon AF-S DX 17-55mm F2.8 G ED
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G VR 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 No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S DX 17-55mm F2.8 G ED
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G VR II
Construction 14 elements  /  10 groups 11 elements  /  8 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S DX 17-55mm F2.8 G ED
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G VR II
Focal Length 17-55 mm 18-55 mm
Zoom Range 38 mm 37 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No Yes
VR
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-S DX 17-55mm F2.8 G ED
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G VR II
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 85 mm 60 mm
Length 110 mm 66 mm
Weight 755 gr 195 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S DX 17-55mm F2.8 G ED
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G VR II
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-31 HB-69
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A