Nikon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 G VR AF-P DX
Zeiss Batis 000000-2136-695 135mm
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
Zeiss Batis 000000-2136-695 135mm
The Zeiss Batis lenses receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their exceptional image quality, beautiful bokeh, and solid build. Users praise the sharpness, color rendering, and fast autofocus, though one reviewer noted a defective unit with packaging issues. Overall, these lenses are highly recommended for portrait and outdoor photography, with minor caveats about weight and price.
Pros
- Exceptional image sharpness
- Beautiful bokeh rendering
- Fast and quiet autofocus
- Solid build quality
- Excellent color reproduction
Cons
- High price point
- Heavy weight
- Requires distance for portraits
- Defective unit reported
- Poor packaging in some cases
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 G VR AF-P DX | Zeiss Batis 000000-2136-695 135mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 135 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 7 | 14 |
| Groups | 5 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | ZEISS T* coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | 22-38★ | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.20 kg★ | 0.61 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Pulse Stepping Motor★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 55 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)
Zeiss Batis 000000-2136-695 135mm
- Strong aperture (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
- Below average macro (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Nikon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 G VR AF-P DX offers 9.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 70 overall, wins 3 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 21 specs.
