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 $102
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong macro (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong social proof (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong stabilization (83rd percentile) 83rd
- Strong versatility (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 | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 | Fujifilm XC XC13-33mm F3.5-6.3f OIS | Altura Photo NIKKOR YZ0308 | Viltrox AF 40mm F2.5 | Canon EF EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 18-55mm | 28-75mm | 13-33mm | - | 40mm | 18-135mm |
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/2.5 | f/5.6 |
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E | Fujifilm X | Screw-on lens fits camera lenses with a 55mm front filter thread | Nikon Z | Canon EF-S |
| Stabilization | true | false | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | false | false | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 205 | 540 | 132 | 320 | 397 | 98 |
| AF Type | SWM | VXD | STM | STM | STM | Micro Motor |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | standard-zoom | wide-angle | - | 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 | 75.9 | 82.1 | 96.2 | 21 | 77.9 | 63.5 | 82.3 | 85.1 | 83.4 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 Compare | 53.7 | 87.4 | 70.1 | 86.9 | 88.8 | 84.6 | 80.5 | 77.9 | 85.1 | 37.8 |
| Fujifilm XC XC13-33mm F3.5-6.3f OIS Compare | 87.4 | 85.5 | 93 | 48.1 | 78.4 | 77.9 | 0 | 77.5 | 3.3 | 93.4 |
| Altura Photo NIKKOR YZ0308 Compare | 87.4 | 75.9 | 73.5 | 96.2 | 45.2 | 77.9 | 0 | 33.3 | 71.5 | 83.4 |
| Viltrox AF 40mm F2.5 Compare | 87.4 | 85.9 | 52.7 | 96.8 | 41.3 | 89.1 | 80.5 | 33.3 | 80.5 | 83.4 |
| Canon EF EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Compare | 53.7 | 52.9 | 97.1 | 91 | 81.9 | 54.7 | 0 | 95.7 | 44.9 | 83.4 |
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