Nikon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 G VR AF-P DX
Nikon
70 Overall Score
vs
Ulanzi 2229 18mm
Ulanzi
62 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
Ulanzi 2229 18mm
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Scores
Macro
Travel
Portrait
Budget
Street
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Video Cinema
Professional
Specifications
| Nikon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 G VR AF-P DX | Ulanzi 2229 18mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 18 mm |
| Elements | 7 | — |
| Groups | 5 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | 30-Layer Nano-Coating Double-Side |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | 22-38★ | — |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | — |
| Constant | ✗ | — |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | sony |
| Format | APS-C★ | — |
| Weight | 0.20 kg★ | — |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Pulse Stepping Motor★ | — |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | — |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 55 mm | 18 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 10X★ |
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)
Ulanzi 2229 18mm
- Strong macro (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong aperture (71st percentile)
- Strong social proof (71st percentile)
- Strong bokeh (70th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 G VR AF-P DX0.411score per dollar
vs
Ulanzi 2229 18mm0.758score per dollar
Ulanzi 2229 18mm offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 G VR AF-P DX
Scores 70 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 21 specs.
