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
84 Overall Score
Price $123
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong macro (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong social proof (83rd percentile) 83rd
- Strong stabilization (83rd percentile) 83rd
- Strong versatility (82nd percentile) 82nd
Cons
- Below average optical (18th 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 | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 | Viltrox WCL-X100VI | Altura Photo NIKKOR YZ0308 | Canon EF EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS | Olympus M.Zuiko V312040BU000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 18-55mm | 28-75mm | 9mm | - | 18-135mm | 30mm |
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/5.6 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E | Fujifilm X | Screw-on lens fits camera lenses with a 55mm front filter thread | Canon EF-S | Micro Four Thirds |
| Stabilization | true | false | true | true | true | false |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | false | false | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 205 | 540 | 130 | 320 | 98 | 136 |
| AF Type | SWM | VXD | Autofocus | STM | Micro Motor | MSC High-Speed Imager AF System |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | wide-angle | wide-angle | zoom | macro |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm | 54.6 | 77.7 | 80.1 | 96.6 | 18.3 | 79.7 | 63.3 | 82.3 | 83.3 | 83.2 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 Compare | 54.6 | 88 | 67.2 | 87.3 | 87.8 | 85.6 | 80.4 | 78.2 | 83.3 | 37.9 |
| Viltrox WCL-X100VI Compare | 54.6 | 83.4 | 92.5 | 99.2 | 3.6 | 85.6 | 63.3 | 33.6 | 88 | 83.2 |
| Altura Photo NIKKOR YZ0308 Compare | 86.9 | 77.7 | 71.2 | 96.6 | 40.2 | 79.7 | 0 | 33.6 | 68.1 | 83.2 |
| Canon EF EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Compare | 54.6 | 57 | 96.5 | 91.5 | 80.2 | 58.8 | 0 | 95.8 | 39.2 | 83.2 |
| Olympus M.Zuiko V312040BU000 Compare | 54.6 | 77.7 | 91.4 | 95.9 | 45.7 | 79.7 | 63.3 | 33.6 | 88 | 37.9 |
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