Comparison of Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Nikkor and Sony 18-55mm ƒ/3.5-5.6 DT SAM SAL-1855

Attribute	Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Nikkor ×	Sony 18-55mm ƒ/3.5-5.6 DT SAM SAL-1855 ×
Magnification Ratio (x)	0.31	0.34
Filter Size (mm)	52	55
Front Element Rotation	-	-
Closest Focus (m)	0.28	0.25
Diameter (mm)	70.5	69.5
Type	Standard Zoom	Standard Zoom
APS Equivalent	27 - 82mm	27 - 82.5mm
Diagonal Angle of View (degree)	28.80 - 76.00	29.00 - 76.00
Image Circle	APS-C	APS-C
Focal Length (mm)	18.00 - 55.00	18.00 - 55.00
Brand	Nikon	Sony
Name	Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Nikkor	Sony 18-55mm ƒ/3.5-5.6 DT SAM SAL-1855
Weight (g)	205	210
Notes	DX Nikkor for use with Nikon Digital SLR models only	-
Diaphragm Blades	7	7
Aperture (f)	3.50 - 38.00	3.50 - 36.00
Lens Construction	7 elements in 5 groups, including 1 ED and 1 aspherical element	8 elements in 7 groups, including 2 aspheric and 1 ED glass elements
Zoom System	Rotary	Rotary
Length (mm)	74	69
Diaphragm Blades Type	-	circular
Focus Details	AF-S "Silent Wave" motor	Front focusing; Smooth Autofocus Motor (SAM)