Samsung NX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS Review

Samsung's NX kit lens is delightfully affordable and produces some perfectly acceptable results

Product Overview

Overall rating:

90%

Samsung NX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS

Overall score:90%
Image Quality:90%
Performance:90%
Value:90%
Design:95%
Features:85%

Pros:

  • Good all-rounder

Cons:

  • Lacks expansive wideangle setting

Product:

Samsung NX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS Review

Manufacturer:

Price as reviewed:

£130.00

Sample images

Verdict

The main drawbacks to this zoom is the lack of manual intervention in AF mode, plus the wideangle limit and open aperture limits are rather modest. However, with a £130 price tag, the 18-55mm is delightfully affordable.

Details

Sample Photos: See sample image gallery
Minimum Aperture:f/22
Lens Mount:Samsung NX
Filter Thread:58mm
Image Stabilisation:Yes
Focus Method:AF, MF
Minimum Focus:28cm
Maximum Magnification:0.22x
Number of Diaphragm Blades:7 (rounded)
Lens Construction:12 elements in 9 groups
Weight:198g
Maximum Aperture:f/3.5-5.6
Diagonal Angle of View:75.9-28.7°
(APS-C):27.7 - 84.7mm
35mm Equivalent Focal Length:27.7 - 84.7mm
Dimensions:63x65.1mm
Focal Length:18-55mm
Maximum Format Size:NX
Date Introduced:2010
  1. 1. Introduction
  2. 2. Sample images
Page 2 of 2 - Show Full List