Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VRvsNikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II
AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR
16-80mm / F2.8-4
24-120mm equiv.
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AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II
18-55mm / F3.5-5.6
27-83mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR suits you better
- Brightness0.6 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Zoom rangeCovers 16-80mm in a single lens
When the AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II suits you better
- Weight285g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 25cm
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR85.5mm long × 80mm diameter
- AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II59.5mm long × 66mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR | Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 16mm | 18mm | −2mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 80mm | 55mm | +25mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F3.5 | 0.6 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F4 | F5.6 | 1.0 stops brighter |
| Min focus distance | 35cm | 25cm | +0.10m |
| Max magnification | 0.22× | 0.30× | −0.08x |
| Weight | 480g | 195g | +285g |
| Length | 85.5mm | 59.5mm | +26mm |
| Diameter | 80mm | 66mm | +14mm |
| Filter size | 72mm | 52mm | +20mm |
| Released | 2015 | — | No data |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR relative to AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR
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AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II
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