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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
81 Overall Score
Price $102
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong macro (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong social proof (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong versatility (83rd percentile) 83rd
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile) 82nd
Cons
- Below average optical (20th 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 VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD | Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM | Viltrox Air AF 9mm f/2.8 | GoPro HB-Series AEWAL-001 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 18-55mm | 28-300mm | 16-50mm | 18-135mm | 9mm | - |
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/9 | f/0 |
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E | Sony E | Canon EF-S | Fujifilm X | GoPro HERO Black Mount |
| Stabilization | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | false | false | true |
| Weight (g) | 205 | 590 | 107 | 515 | 130 | 100 |
| AF Type | SWM | VXD linear motor | Autofocus | STM | STM | - |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | wide-angle | wide-angle |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm | 53.9 | 75.4 | 81.6 | 95.9 | 20.2 | 77.3 | 63.7 | 82.7 | 85.5 | 82.4 |
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD Compare | 98 | 77.9 | 65.1 | 85.8 | 96.7 | 66 | 91.2 | 97.7 | 55.8 | 82.4 |
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 53.9 | 75.4 | 98.5 | 43.9 | 68.3 | 77.3 | 63.7 | 83.3 | 81.1 | 93.3 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 86.8 | 75.4 | 53 | 42.4 | 82.2 | 77.3 | 30 | 95.8 | 77.7 | 93.3 |
| Viltrox Air AF 9mm f/2.8 Compare | 86.8 | 46.3 | 93.5 | 91.1 | 85.1 | 49.2 | 63.7 | 33.6 | 89.8 | 82.4 |
| GoPro HB-Series AEWAL-001 Compare | 53.9 | 100 | 98.6 | 14.2 | 44.6 | 100 | 91.2 | 33.6 | 83.1 | 82.4 |
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