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The Nikon AF-P 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 G DX VR is a standard lens for APS-C, manufactured from 2016 to 2021 (discontinued). The focus is done by Stepper Motor, it has image stabilization. The average price, when it has been added to the JuzaPhoto database, is 199 €;
37 users have given it an average vote of 8.9 out of 10.
MOUNT
This lens is available with the following mounts:
Nikon F: this lens is compatible with reflex APS-C Nikon.
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Opinion:Small, handy, light and incredibly performing, a 'mature' lens that can satisfy anyone, far from the classic standard created to act as a cap. Taken by mistake (being an AF-P it is not compatible with my old APS-c of 18 years ago) I took the whim of discovering it a bit anyway and I was amazed by its performance. The funny thing is that although it was born for the DX format, it too like the previous AF-S DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 G VR, starting from the focal length of 24mm it is able to cover the FF format. So I had fun trying these lenses on the FF (D850 and Z7) on which I had already tried its predecessor. The result is more than good, first of all it is better than the previous model (which was already not bad but which shows a slightly lower contrast than the new AF-P); in the center and at maximum aperture it proves to be well sharp on all focal lengths, closing by one stop the sharpness improves especially at the edges, which at T.A. are not kneaded but still visibly drop (attention: we are talking about a DX lens tested on FF!!, and it must be said that at about 2/3 of the FF field -more or less the edges of an APS-c- the sharpness is always very good). The AF is fast and the VR is very efficient. Contrary to other opinions, for me the fact that there is a lock button is an advantage: it allows you to considerably reduce the size of the lens and then does not penalize the operating speed, because to make the framing you have to extend the lens -an operation that takes a couple of tenths of a second (the AF... in practice it is instantaneous) and to do so it is not necessary to press the button, which, instead, is essential -only- to retract the lens when not in use; Basically, the button has the sole purpose of preventing the lens from being brought below 18mm, the point beyond which it stops working/focusing. That said, I would say that this lens is a must-have for those who want to start photographing but also want the certainty of being able to get the best out of their camera. Score: a nice 9.5 well deserved -in relation to the category-
Pros:Sufficiently sharp (nothing phenomenal anyway), discreet and usually quiet autofocus (although I seem to have felt a slight vibration sometimes), lightness, surprising bokeh for the type of lens
Cons:The A / M and VR rings are missing, but above all, THE ANNOYING LENS LOCK BUTTON (insert blasphemy at random)
Opinion:Reading the reviews, I was truly amazed that no one mentioned the lens lock button thing. That is to say, before becoming ready to shoot, the lens must be put in place, by pressing the appropriate button and rotating the zoom ring from the letter "L" towards the desired focal length. Except that, to go from "L" to 18mm, it must be rotated by at least 2.5-3cm ... but who c... is it the genius at Nikon who had this brilliant idea? who?? Please give me a name. I swear to you, I will look for you. I'll find you. And you ucc--Ehrgahghmahfndms. Canon's 15-45mm EF-M wasn't so annoying to use either, when I had it. And the most annoying thing is not the fact that you have to rotate 2.5 cm, no. But the force that you have to apply to the button above and during rotation, really disproportionate for what it is. Together, however, both things will make you pull many of those blasphemies that Germano Mosconi raised. Then, why does it stick out so much when it's in place? Mah. For the rest, there is not much more to say. The lens is sharp enough at almost all focal lengths, for sure those who are beginners will have little to say and will make us decent photos. I was really surprised by the bokeh, for the kind of lens it is. I have not yet encountered the problem of chromatic aberrations and vignetting, but it will be because so far I have only used it to test the jpegs produced by my D5600, recently purchased, so I believe I will update this review in the future. I do not see, however, why a beginner should not orient himself on a 18-140mm rather, which are now less than 270 euros, especially if you buy imported.
Opinion:It's a kit goal, so you can't say much: the af is lightning fast, it's sharp, but I think it suffers from building variability: flares, chromatic aberrations and vignette often at any focal point, but all this corrects itself in post, so no problem, or at least for me. The real problem is that in non-optimal light conditions the contrast I find weak and the flat colors, in short, it is not exciting. On the contrary, in situations where there is a good light. But it serves to learn, it has a classic focal range, it is very light, small, lightning fast, so you always carry it behind your body! I'd still pair it back to my D5600, even though it's now taking mold, replaced by 35mm f/1.8
Opinion:Reminding us that it is still the lens from kit by definition, it is ABSOLUTELY MORE THAN VALIDO. Good sharpness and minimal chromatic aberrations, considering the type of lens. With direct light, there's not much lens flare, despite the advice to spend 10 euros and buy yourself a lampshade. The focus is simply phenomenal, quick and silent, especially compared to that of the old 18-55 AF-S.
Opinion:I also read negative reviews about this goal. Which I have to tell you: I'll be lucky, because of the three thousand shots I made him do he didn't patch up practically any. It focused lightning and very quiet, excellent contrast and color, no vignette, no chores and, more importantly, perfect detail. The material used is not plastic but a robust and light polycarbonate with which even formula one machines are manufactured. Bought in kit with the D3500, it frankly surprised me and quite a lot, positively. Only do you have a right then? No: it has no buttons, so for focus and VR you have to use the camera controls. Small annoyance that does not affect the quality of the result. Considering also the price and the weight, my vote can only be 10.
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