Nikon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 G VR AF-P DX
Nikon
70 Overall Score
vs
Sony E PZ SELP1650PS 16-50mm
Sony
63 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
Sony E PZ SELP1650PS 16-50mm
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Wildlife Sports
Street
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Professional
Video Cinema
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Specifications
| Nikon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 G VR AF-P DX | Sony E PZ SELP1650PS 16-50mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 7 | 9 |
| Groups | 5 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | 22-38★ | f/32 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.20 kg | 0.12 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 40 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Pulse Stepping Motor | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops | 4 stops |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 55 mm★ | 250 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.215x★ |
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)
Sony E PZ SELP1650PS 16-50mm
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong stabilization (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong versatility (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average bokeh (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average aperture (5th percentile)5th %ile
Pricing
Nikon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 G VR AF-P DX0.233score per dollar
vs
Sony E PZ SELP1650PS 16-50mm0.179score per dollar
Nikon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 G VR AF-P DX offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 G VR AF-P DX
Scores 70 overall, wins 2 of 9 usage categories and 2 of 22 specs.
