Nikon's kit lenses AF-S DX 18-55 VR II vs AF-P DX 18-55 VR - which one is better?

In this video I compare two popular Nikon dSLR kit lenses: AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 G VR II or AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 G VR. I look at their build quality, features, handling and measure their sharpness profiles and sweet spots (at 3 different focal lengths) as well as how much noise these lenses make when they focus and focus hunt. I give points to these Nikon kit senses to determine which one will emerge as a winner. Both of the 18-55mm kit lenses have their pros and cons. Overall they are very similar in terms of build, appearance, capabilities and vibration reduction (VR). They share the same sweet spot (F11) accross all focal lengths. However the sharpness graphs of these lenses (Nikkor AF-S and Nikkor AF-P) have different shapes making these lenses optically different. Watch the video to see which Nikon zoom lens might work best for you.

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[davidism]

This video is superbly made, everything from the content, style, production and your voice.I recently bought my first DSLR a Nikon, 3 months ago and was amazed to see that nobody had made a good video about these lenses.All the other channels seem to be focused on reviewing very expensive cameras and lenses way out of the reach of most people.The lenses you reviewed are owned by hundreds of thousands of aspiring photographers worldwide and you have given us hope about what we have.I think this video will help your channel grow. New subscriber here. Thanks.

[vlogfuji]

Thank you for this very interesting validation.
I have both lenses but I don’t have the quantified data that you have, but I have been used both lenses and had similar impressions along the lines of your validation results.😊

[antonius]

Exellent video! Based on your videos I bought a D3300 for 210 euros and a 18-55 P! for 40 euros I was looking for a lighter camera next to my D700 and D300s. The results I am getting are really amazing. I was also thinking about Fuji but I am a rather old school person hating to leave the dslr. How much better is the fuji 18-55 compared to the Nikon is then a relevant question which no one seems to answer.

[rangersmith]

For my first Nikon lens, I selected a minty AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR. A bit of motor noise will make no difference for my purposes, which do not include video.

[KrazyIvan-kqdd]

I have AF-P both (18-55 VR and 70-300 VR). There is something misleading in your review in first point about buttons on the lens. AF-P have automatic manual override ( its in camera MENU->settings). so you do not need this AF/MF button, much simpler and easy to use, at anytime need manual focus just directly do it (no extra step need or button to be pressed, need autofocus just press again halfway shutter button, I have move focus to 'back button focus' AF-L/AE-L more easy and conviniet ).
AF-P probably are clearly better choice if your camera supoprt AF-P lens.

[mostlymessingabout]

Why did Nikon release AF-P? Money... it's not compatible with older D cameras. Don't make that mistake