Lens Comparison

Here we are comparing the Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-300 mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR and the Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-300 mm f/3.5-6.3G ED VR. The Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-300 mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR is a 18–300mm zoom lens with a maximum aperture of f/3.5, released in 2012. The Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-300 mm f/3.5-6.3G ED VR is a 18–300mm zoom lens with a maximum aperture of f/3.5, released in 2014.

There is a 2 years difference between the Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-300 mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR and the Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-300 mm f/3.5-6.3G ED VR — the newer design may benefit from more recent optical engineering and coatings.

Below you will find a detailed side-by-side comparison of their specifications, features, and key differences.