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Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
The pulse motor delivers near-silent, fast autofocus and Vibration Reduction stabilizes shots on DX-format bodies, making this compact 18-55mm zoom remarkably capable for its 204g weight. Its constant f/3.5 aperture at the wide end and quiet stepping motor suit video shooters needing smooth, unobtrusive focus transitions. This lens is best for beginners and vloggers seeking a lightweight, stabilized kit lens for everyday capture without a heavy investment.
Focal length 18-55mm
Aperture f/3.5
Mount Nikon F
stabilization Yes
Weight 205 g
af type SWM
lens type zoom
83 Overall Score
Price $102
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong macro (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong social proof (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong versatility (83rd percentile) 83rd
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile) 82nd
Cons
- Below average optical (21st percentile)
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 |
| Focal Length Max | 55 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 |
| Constant | Yes |
Build
| Mount | Nikon F |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.5 lbs |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | SWM |
| Stabilization | Yes |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 55 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm | Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Tamron Di III VXD G2 28-75mm f/2.8 | Viltrox Air AF 14mm F4.0 Air | GoPro HB-Series AEWAL-001 | Fujifilm XC XC13-33mm F3.5-6.3f OIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 18-55mm | 16-50mm | 28-75mm | 14mm | - | 13-33mm |
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 | f/4 | f/0 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E | Sony E | Nikon Z | GoPro HERO Black Mount | Fujifilm X |
| Stabilization | true | true | false | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 205 | 107 | 540 | 185 | 100 | 132 |
| AF Type | SWM | Autofocus | VXD linear motor | STM | - | STM |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | zoom | wide-angle | wide-angle | standard-zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm | 53.7 | 73.7 | 82 | 95.1 | 21.2 | 75.9 | 63.5 | 82.6 | 86 | 82.4 |
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 53.7 | 73.7 | 98.6 | 43.2 | 69 | 75.9 | 63.5 | 83.1 | 82 | 93.5 |
| Tamron Di III VXD G2 28-75mm f/2.8 Compare | 98.2 | 85.7 | 70.2 | 85.8 | 89.1 | 82.8 | 80.5 | 78.4 | 15.1 | 36.7 |
| Viltrox Air AF 14mm F4.0 Air Compare | 87.6 | 62.9 | 94.7 | 54.2 | 84.6 | 64.6 | 63.5 | 33.6 | 82 | 82.4 |
| GoPro HB-Series AEWAL-001 Compare | 53.7 | 100 | 98.7 | 13.9 | 46 | 100 | 90.8 | 33.6 | 83.9 | 82.4 |
| Fujifilm XC XC13-33mm F3.5-6.3f OIS Compare | 87.6 | 83.7 | 93.2 | 48.1 | 79 | 75.9 | 0 | 77.9 | 2.9 | 93.5 |
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