Nikon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 G VR AF-P DX
Pentax DA* 21750 60-250mm
What Buyers Say
Nikon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 G VR AF-P DX
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
Pentax DA* 21750 60-250mm
The Pentax DA* 60-250mm f/4 lens is highly regarded for its excellent sharpness across the zoom range and solid build quality with weather sealing. Users praise its versatility, silent autofocus, and good value for the price, though some note concerns about weight, occasional focus or SDM reliability issues, and a tendency for the lens to creep. Overall, it is considered a superb telephoto zoom for Pentax APS-C cameras.
Pros
- Excellent sharpness across zoom range
- Weather sealed construction
- Silent and fast autofocus (SDM)
- Versatile 60-250mm focal length
- Good value for the price
Cons
- Heavy weight (over 1 kg)
- No zoom lock (barrel may creep)
- SDM reliability concerns
- Occasional softness at certain focal lengths
- Lens cap lacks tether
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 G VR AF-P DX | Pentax DA* 21750 60-250mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 60 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 250 mm |
| Elements | 7 | — |
| Groups | 5 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | Super Protect (SP) coating, smc |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | 22-38★ | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Pentax KAF2 |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.20 kg★ | 1.04 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Pulse Stepping Motor★ | SDM |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 55 mm★ | 250 mm |
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)
Pentax DA* 21750 60-250mm
- Strong versatility (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
- Strong macro (75th percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (75th percentile)
- Below average build (13th percentile)13th %ile
Pricing
Nikon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 G VR AF-P DX offers 6.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 70 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.
