Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR
Nikon
75 Overall Score
vs
Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
Viltrox
87 Overall Score
Scores
Street
Macro
Portrait
Budget
Video Cinema
Professional
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR | Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | telephoto | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 55 mm | 20 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 20 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 10 |
| Groups | 11 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | multi-layer nano-MC coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4.5 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | 4.5-5.6 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | — |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.53 kg | 0.16 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Silent Wave Motor (SWM) | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 3 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 1.40 m | 20 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.28x★ | 0.17X |
Pros & Cons
Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR
- Strong versatility (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong optical (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong stabilization (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong social proof (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average macro (30th percentile)
Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
- Strong macro (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong build (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong aperture (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR0.009score per dollar
vs
Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm0.027score per dollar
Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm offers 3.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
Scores 87 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
