Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR
Nikon
75 Overall Score
vs
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
90 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Street
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Video Cinema
Professional
Landscape
Macro
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 55 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 16 |
| Groups | 11 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 0 | 1★ |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4.5 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | 4.5-5.6 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.53 kg | 0.33 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Silent Wave Motor | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 3 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 1.40 m | 450 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.28x | 0.29x★ |
Pros & Cons
Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR
- Strong versatility (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong optical (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average macro (31st percentile)
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
