Nikon NIKKOR AF-P 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR

Nikon NIKKOR AF-P 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR

Nikon
87 Overall Score
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Digital Nc CNEF3514LII91549B 67mm

Digital Nc CNEF3514LII91549B 67mm

Digital Nc
48 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Nikon NIKKOR AF-P 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR

72 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews

The Nikon AF-P 18-55mm lens receives mixed feedback. Many users praise its sharpness, silent autofocus in video mode, and lightweight design, but compatibility issues with older Nikon cameras like the D5000 and D3300 (without firmware update) are a recurring complaint. Some users report defective units where autofocus fails entirely, while others find it a significant upgrade over older AF-S lenses for video work.

Pros
  • Sharp image quality
  • Silent autofocus in video mode
  • Lightweight and compact design
  • Fast autofocus speed
  • Good value for money
Cons
  • Compatibility issues with older cameras
  • Autofocus failure on some units
  • Zoom noise picked up by internal mic
  • No VR or manual focus button on lens
  • Requires firmware update for some cameras
👎 Compatibility 4
🤔 Autofocus performance 6
👍 Image quality 4
🤔 Noise level 4
👍 Build quality 3
👍 Value for money 3

Digital Nc CNEF3514LII91549B 67mm

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Scores

Street
Nikon
90
Digital Nc
42
Budget
Nikon
87
Digital Nc
36
Macro
Nikon
86
Digital Nc
60
Travel
Nikon
84
Digital Nc
26
Portrait
Nikon
82
Digital Nc
54
Video Cinema
Nikon
76
Digital Nc
44
Wildlife Sports
Nikon
70
Digital Nc
41
Professional
Nikon
69
Digital Nc
38
Landscape
Nikon
68
Digital Nc
26

Specifications

Nikon NIKKOR AF-P 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VRDigital Nc CNEF3514LII91549B 67mm
Optics
Typezoomtelephoto
Focal Length Min18 mm67 mm
Focal Length Max55 mm67 mm
Aspherical Elements2★—
CoatingSuper Integrated Coating—
Aperture
Max Aperturef/3.5—
Min Aperture3.5-5.6f/3.5
Constant✗—
Diaphragm Blades7★—
Build
MountNikon FSony E, Nikon F, Canon EF, Pentax K, Olympus, Panasonic, Fujifil
FormatAPS-C★—
Weather Sealed✗—
Weight0.20 kg★—
Filter Thread52 mm72 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypePulse motor (stepping motor)★Autofocus
Stabilization✓✓
Stabilization Stops4 stops★—
Focus
Min Focus Distance83 mm72 mm★

Pros & Cons

Nikon NIKKOR AF-P 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR

  • Strong stabilization (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
  • Strong macro (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
  • Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
  • Strong build (84th percentile)84th %ile
  • Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile

Digital Nc CNEF3514LII91549B 67mm

  • Strong macro (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
  • Strong aperture (71st percentile)
  • Strong bokeh (70th percentile)
  • Below average social proof (10th percentile)10th %ile
  • Below average optical (18th percentile)18th %ile
  • Below average versatility (33rd percentile)

Pricing

Nikon NIKKOR AF-P 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR

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Digital Nc CNEF3514LII91549B 67mm

Verdict

★ Winner: Nikon NIKKOR AF-P 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR

Scores 87 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 18 specs.

Nikon NIKKOR AF-P 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR Better at:

MacroBudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

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