Nikon NIKKOR 2211 55mm
A 4-stop Vibration Reduction system and lightweight 196g build make this lens a practical, stabilized kit zoom for Nikon APS-C DSLRs. Its compact size and silent AF-S motor suit discreet travel and everyday shooting without adding bulk. This lens is best for entry-level photographers who need a versatile, affordable first zoom for general stills and casual video.
Focal length 18-55mm
Aperture f/5.6
Mount Nikon F
stabilization Yes
Weight 195 g
af type AF-S
lens type zoom
81 Overall Score
Price CA$0
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong macro (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile) 93rd
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile) 91st
- Strong social proof (83rd percentile) 83rd
Cons
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 |
| Focal Length Max | 55 |
| ED Elements | 2 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/5.6 |
| Min Aperture | f/3.5 |
| Constant | No |
Build
| Mount | Nikon F |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.4 lbs |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | AF-S |
| Stabilization | Yes |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 55 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon NIKKOR 2211 55mm | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 | Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 | Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM | Sony G SELP28135G.SYX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 18-55mm | 28-75mm | 10-18mm | 12-60mm | 28-70mm | 28-135mm |
| Max Aperture | f/5.6 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/22 | f/4 |
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Canon RF | Sony E |
| Stabilization | true | false | false | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 195 | 540 | 260 | 320 | 495 | 420 |
| AF Type | AF-S | VXD | Autofocus | linear motor | STM | SSM |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon NIKKOR 2211 55mm | 54.6 | 58.8 | 82.1 | 96.6 | 40.4 | 58.9 | 90.8 | 82.3 | 83 | 92.8 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 Compare | 54.6 | 88.2 | 67.3 | 87.3 | 87.8 | 85.9 | 80.4 | 78.2 | 83 | 38 |
| Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 54.6 | 83.6 | 87.4 | 93.3 | 81.6 | 85.9 | 80.4 | 69.1 | 68.6 | 38 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 Compare | 98 | 88.2 | 83.2 | 50.4 | 90.2 | 85.9 | 44.2 | 93.1 | 63.3 | 83.2 |
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare | 87 | 26 | 70.2 | 80.4 | 85 | 22.6 | 98.1 | 77.2 | 87.8 | 98.5 |
| Sony G SELP28135G.SYX Compare | 94.2 | 80.3 | 75.5 | 31.2 | 87 | 70.1 | 63.3 | 92.4 | 50 | 92.8 |
Usage Scores
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