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Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–300mm f/3.5–6.3G ED VR vs Nikon NIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7

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NikonAF-S DX NIKKOR 18–300mm f/3.5–6.3G ED VRNikonNIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7
Overview
ReleasedApril 2014October 2025
Optics
Lens typeZoomPrime
Focal length18–300 mm35 mm
Maximum aperturef/3.5–6.3f/1.7
Minimum aperturef/22–40f/16
Macro lens–Yes
Optical construction16 elements in 12 groupsEight elements in seven groups; internal focusing
Special elementsThree ED glass elements and three aspherical elementsOne aspherical ED element
Aperture detailf/3.5 maximum and f/22 minimum at 18 mm; f/6.3 maximum and f/40 minimum at 300 mmAt infinity f/1.7–16; at 0.16 m focus distance f/3.2–22
DiaphragmSeven rounded bladesNine rounded blades
Angle of viewDX 76°–5°20′; angle of view equivalent to 27–450 mm on FXDX 44°; Nikon Canada gives 52.5 mm equivalent angle of view in FX format
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon F mountNikon Z mount
Image circleAPS-CAPS-C
CompatibilityNikon F-mount G-type CPU lens designed for DXNative Nikon Z mount; designed for DX/APS-C format
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.48 m0.16 m
Maximum magnification0.29×0.67×
Optical stabilisationYesNo
Autofocus detailInternal focusing with an ultrasonic motor and manual focusing available; Nikon USA identifies Silent Wave MotorStepping motor; automatic or manual focusing
Focus distance detailMinimum 0.48 m from the focal plane throughout the zoom rangeMinimum 0.16 m measured from the focal plane; UK maker states 7.2 cm working distance from the front of the lens
Magnification detailNikon Japan specifies maximum 0.29×; Digital Camera World's table gives 0.32×. The maker figure is retainedActual maximum reproduction ratio 0.67×; Nikon describes this as life-size equivalent in 35 mm/FX format, rather than an actual 1× ratio
Stabilisation detailFour stops under CIPA conditions measured at maximum telephoto on an APS-C/DX DSLR; Normal mode, with no tripod VRNo optical VR, as confirmed by both reviews; camera-body stabilisation depends on the body
Video features–Suppressed focus breathing and quiet focusing; silent control ring
Design
Dust and moisture resistant–Yes
Filter diameter67 mm52 mm
Maximum diameter78.5 mm70 mm
Length99 mm72 mm
Weight550 g220 g
ControlsFocus and zoom rings; ePHOTOzine identifies a lock at 18 mm and manual focus override. Digital Camera World notes no distance scaleCustomisable control ring for focus, aperture, exposure compensation or ISO; no physical AF/manual switch, as noted by Amateur Photographer
Zoom designRotating zoom ring with markings at 18, 35, 70, 105, 200 and 300 mmInternal focusing keeps total length unchanged
Filter detail67 mm screw-in filters; ePHOTOzine reports a non-rotating thread during focusing52 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch
Weather resistanceBoth reviews identify a rubber gasket at the metal mount; no general maker protection rating is assignedDesigned for dust and drip resistance; resistance is not guaranteed under every condition
Dimensions detailApproximately 78.5 mm maximum diameter × 99 mm from the mountApproximately 70 mm maximum diameter × 72 mm from mount flange
Weight detail–Approximately 220 g, lens only
Lens hoodNot included in Nikon UK's accessory list; Digital Camera World confirms the hood is sold separately, despite ePHOTOzine describing a supplied hoodOptional HN-43, sold separately
In the boxLC-67 front cap and LF-4 rear cap according to Nikon UKLC-52B front cap and LF-N1 rear cap
Release detailNikon Japan records 24 April 2014 availability; Nikon USA's original announcement specifies May 2014Nikon Canada states late October 2025 availability; earliest exact retail day and first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained

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