Samsung 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OIS is a Variable aperture Auto Focus (AF)
Standard Zoom lens with Optical Image stabilization and APS-C / DX max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with
NX Mount cameras.
What type of photography is the Samsung 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OIS lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Samsung 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OIS is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
Reasons to Buy the Samsung NX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OIS Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Samsung NX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OIS lens in a list form to assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
Optical Image Stabilization |
Autofocus |
Hood supplied |
Full-time Manual Focusing |
Minimum focus distance of 0.28m / 11.0 inch |
Light weight at only 198g / 7.0 oz |
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Lens Extends while zooming |
Slow Aperture at Tele end |
Variable Aperture |
Lens Mount
Samsung 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OIS is compatible with cameras that have a Samsung NX lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Samsung NX lenses are Samsung NX1, Samsung NX3000 and Samsung NX30.
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. Samsung 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OIS has a maximum diameter of 63mm and total length of 65mm when not extended. It weighs 198g / 7.0 oz.
Samsung 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OIS has a filter thread of 58mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Samsung 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OIS:
Focal Range
Samsung 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OIS has a focal range of 18-55mm and 3.1X zoom ratio which has a 35mm equivalent focal range of 27-82.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
Optical Image Stabilization
The Samsung 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OIS features an optical image stabilization system which helps to reduce the blur that occurs due to shaking during hand-held shooting.
Zoom Method
Samsung 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OIS features Rotary (extending) zoom method where the length of the lens changes as you zoom in or out. This makes it possible to design the lens with a smaller minimum length ( generally when it is zoomed out) compared to internal zoom lenses. The disadvantages of this design are being harder to seal against dust and moisture, weight balance shifting while zooming and zoom creep in certain lenses.
Maximum Magnification Ratio
Samsung 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OIS has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.22x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.28m.
Below are the 3 Standard Zoom type Samsung1 mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:
Aperture
Samsung 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OIS is a variable aperture lens with a max aperture of f3.5 and a minimum aperture of f22 at 18mm, and a max aperture of f5.6 and minimum aperture of f22 at 55mm .
Focal Length |
Max Aperture |
Min Aperture |
18mm
|
F3.5 |
F22 |
55mm
|
F5.6 |
F22 |
Optical Formula
Samsung 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OIS's optical formula consists of 12 elements in 9 groups . Special elements used in this design is 1 Aspherical element.
Lens Hood
Samsung 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OIS comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.
Body Colour
Samsung 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OIS is available in Black color.
Popular Comparisons of Samsung 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OIS
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Top Alternatives of Samsung 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OIS Lens
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