Nikon VIV-V52T-US 52mm
This 52mm telephoto lens stands out for its 2.2x magnification and multi-coated optics, delivering extreme speed autofocus in a lightweight 220g body. Its 52mm filter thread ensures broad compatibility with Nikon DSLRs like the D5100 and D7000, backed by top-rated customer service. This lens is best for portrait and street photographers seeking an affordable, compact prime for everyday shooting.
Focal length 52mm
Mount 52mm filter thread
Weight 220 g
af type Extreme speed auto focus
lens type telephoto
36 Overall Score
Price $0
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (80th percentile) 80th
- Strong aperture (74th percentile) 74th
- Strong bokeh (73th percentile) 73th
Cons
- Below average macro (8th percentile)
- Below average social proof (17th percentile)
- Below average optical (34th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
What owners think
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 52 |
| Focal Length Max | 52 |
| Coating | multi-coated |
Build
| Mount | 52mm filter thread |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.5 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 52 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Extreme speed auto focus |
Focus
| Max Magnification | 2.2 x |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon VIV-V52T-US 52mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Tamron Di III-A 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM | Sony E SELP16502 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 52mm | 16-300mm | 18-300mm | 28-200mm | 18-135mm | 16-50mm |
| Max Aperture | - | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | 52mm filter thread | Sony E | Fuji X | L-Mount | Canon EF-S | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | false | true | false | true |
| Weight (g) | 220 | 615 | 92 | 413 | 515 | 107 |
| AF Type | Extreme speed auto focus | HLA | VXD linear motor | Autofocus | STM | Autofocus |
| Lens Type | telephoto | zoom | zoom | macro | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon VIV-V52T-US 52mm | 55.1 | 72.9 | 80.3 | 7.8 | 33.9 | 74.4 | 34 | 16.9 | 35.8 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 55.1 | 86.5 | 57.7 | 86.7 | 98.9 | 79.8 | 99.6 | 78 | 99 |
| Tamron Di III-A 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.2 | 78 | 96.2 | 88.6 | 73.5 | 79.8 | 99.2 | 83.2 | 80.7 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 55.1 | 80.7 | 73.5 | 71.6 | 90.9 | 74.4 | 95.6 | 62.6 | 99.4 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 86 | 78 | 45.8 | 33 | 79.1 | 79.8 | 96 | 78 | 92.3 |
| Sony E SELP16502 Compare | 55.1 | 78 | 97.6 | 34.9 | 63.2 | 79.8 | 83.5 | 78 | 80.7 |
Price
Value & Pricing
May 17, 2026 $13
Usage Scores
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