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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Canon Extender RF 2x 1mm

Canon Extender RF 2x 1mm

Canon
48 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

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Scores

Macro
Nikon
75
Canon
30
Portrait
Nikon
40
Canon
73
Travel
Nikon
73
Canon
41
Budget
Nikon
62
Canon
45
Street
Nikon
62
Canon
61
Landscape
Nikon
61
Canon
39
Wildlife Sports
Nikon
58
Canon
49
Professional
Nikon
50
Canon
56
Video Cinema
Nikon
54
Canon
52

Specifications

Nikon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 G VR AF-P DXCanon Extender RF 2x 1mm
Optics
Typezoomtelephoto
Focal Length Min18 mm1 mm
Focal Length Max55 mm1 mm
Elements79
Groups55
Aspherical Elements2★—
ED Elements1★—
CoatingSuper Integrated Coatingheat shield coating
Aperture
Max Aperture22-38★f/2
Min Aperture3.5-5.6—
Constant✗—
Diaphragm Blades7★—
Build
MountNikon FCanon RF
FormatAPS-Cfull-frame★
Weather Sealed—✓★
Weight0.20 kg★0.34 kg
Filter Thread55 mm—
AF & Stabilization
AF TypePulse Stepping Motor★—
Stabilization✓★—
Stabilization Stops4 stops★—
Focus
Min Focus Distance55 mm★—
Max Magnification—2.0x★

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)

Canon Extender RF 2x 1mm

  • Strong aperture (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong bokeh (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
  • Strong build (77th percentile)
  • Below average macro (12th percentile)12th %ile
  • Below average social proof (27th percentile)
  • Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
  • Below average stabilization (34th percentile)

Verdict

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

Scores 70 overall, wins 5 of 9 usage categories and 9 of 22 specs.

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

MacroBudgetTravelLandscapeWildlife Sports

Canon Extender RF 2x 1mm Better at:

PortraitProfessional