Nikon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 G VR AF-P DX
Nikon
70 Overall Score
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Sirui Anamorphic 24mm Anamorphic 24mm
Sirui
33 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
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Scores
Macro
Travel
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Street
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Video Cinema
Professional
Portrait
Specifications
| Nikon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 G VR AF-P DX | Sirui Anamorphic 24mm Anamorphic 24mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 24 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 24 mm |
| Elements | 7 | 13 |
| Groups | 5 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | Nano-coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | 22-38★ | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Canon RF |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.20 kg★ | 1.00 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 72 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Pulse Stepping Motor★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 55 mm★ | 600 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:21.99★ |
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)
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- Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average build (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average bokeh (32nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Nikon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 G VR AF-P DX
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Verdict
Winner: Nikon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 G VR AF-P DX
Scores 70 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.
