Nikon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 G VR AF-P DX

Nikon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 G VR AF-P DX

Nikon
70 Overall Score
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SLR Magic HyperPrime 10mm T2.1 CINE 10mm

SLR Magic HyperPrime 10mm T2.1 CINE 10mm

SLR Magic
32 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Nikon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 G VR AF-P DX

85 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews

This Nikon 18-55mm lens is widely praised for its sharpness, light weight, and excellent value for money, especially as a kit lens. Users highlight its vivid colors and quiet autofocus, though some note the plastic build feels fragile and the barrel can wobble at extended focal lengths. Overall, it's considered a fantastic starter lens that outperforms its modest price point.

Pros
  • Sharp image quality
  • Lightweight and portable
  • Excellent value for money
  • Vivid color reproduction
  • Quiet autofocus
Cons
  • Plastic build feels fragile
  • Barrel wobbles at extended focal lengths
  • No image stabilization
  • Loose tolerances can affect focus
👍 Image quality 6
🤔 Build quality 4
👍 Value for money 5
👍 Weight and portability 4
👍 Autofocus performance 3
👎 Image stabilization 2

SLR Magic HyperPrime 10mm T2.1 CINE 10mm

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Scores

Macro
Nikon
75
SLR Magic
20
Travel
Nikon
73
SLR Magic
18
Budget
Nikon
62
SLR Magic
31
Street
Nikon
62
SLR Magic
37
Landscape
Nikon
61
SLR Magic
18
Wildlife Sports
Nikon
58
SLR Magic
31
Video Cinema
Nikon
54
SLR Magic
44
Portrait
Nikon
41
SLR Magic
52
Professional
Nikon
51
SLR Magic
31

Specifications

Nikon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 G VR AF-P DXSLR Magic HyperPrime 10mm T2.1 CINE 10mm
Optics
Typezoomwide-angle
Focal Length Min18 mm10 mm
Focal Length Max55 mm10 mm
Elements7—
Groups5—
Aspherical Elements2★—
ED Elements1★—
CoatingSuper Integrated Coating—
Aperture
Max Aperture22-38★—
Min Aperture3.5-5.6f/2.1
Constant✗—
Diaphragm Blades7★—
Build
MountNikon FMicro Four Thirds
FormatAPS-C★micro-four-thirds
Weight0.20 kg★1.00 kg
Filter Thread55 mm77 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypePulse Stepping Motor★—
Stabilization✓✓
Stabilization Stops4 stops★—
Focus
Min Focus Distance55 mm★—

Pros & Cons

Nikon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 G VR AF-P DX

  • Strong macro (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong stabilization (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
  • Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
  • Strong build (84th percentile)84th %ile
  • Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
  • Below average aperture (22nd percentile)

SLR Magic HyperPrime 10mm T2.1 CINE 10mm

  • Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
  • Strong aperture (71st percentile)
  • Strong bokeh (70th percentile)
  • Below average macro (12th percentile)12th %ile
  • Below average build (16th percentile)16th %ile
  • Below average optical (18th percentile)18th %ile
  • Below average versatility (33rd percentile)

Verdict

★ Winner: Nikon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 G VR AF-P DX

Scores 70 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 9 of 20 specs.

Nikon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 G VR AF-P DX Better at:

MacroBudgetStreetTravelLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

SLR Magic HyperPrime 10mm T2.1 CINE 10mm Better at:

Portrait