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
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong macro (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile) 93rd
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile) 91st
- Strong social proof (86th percentile) 86th
Cons
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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 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Sony FE 24-240mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS Full-Frame Telephoto Zoom | Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 | Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 18-55mm | 17-70mm | 24-240mm | 16-28mm | 12-60mm | 28-70mm |
| Max Aperture | f/5.6 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/22 |
| Mount | Nikon F | Fujifilm X | Sony E | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Canon RF |
| Stabilization | true | true | true | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 195 | 544 | 780 | 450 | 320 | 495 |
| AF Type | AF-S | RXD | Linear motor | Stepping AF Motor | linear motor | STM |
| 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 | 53.8 | 54.1 | 83.7 | 96 | 45.1 | 54.3 | 90.7 | 82.3 | 85.6 | 93.4 |
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Compare | 53.8 | 87.1 | 69.9 | 85.8 | 91 | 84.3 | 64 | 89.3 | 85.6 | 83.3 |
| Sony FE 24-240mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS Full-Frame Telephoto Zoom Compare | 98.1 | 75.4 | 54.7 | 37.2 | 95.7 | 77.4 | 0 | 97.2 | 85.6 | 83.3 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Compare | 87.4 | 87.1 | 76.2 | 77.8 | 97.2 | 84.3 | 76.1 | 67.9 | 64.1 | 37.7 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 Compare | 98.1 | 87.1 | 84.7 | 51.7 | 91 | 84.3 | 45.1 | 93.1 | 69 | 83.3 |
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare | 87.4 | 24 | 73 | 80 | 86.2 | 20.9 | 98 | 76.8 | 89.5 | 98.6 |
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