Samsung 20-50mm f/3.5-5.6 ED NX i-Function Zoom Lens

Samsung 20-50mm f/3.5-5.6 ED NX i-Function Zoom Lens Verdict

This compact, collapsible lens is lightweight, inexpensive and will make a good starter lens when bought as a kit. Sharpness can be a little lacklustre towards the edges of the frame at 20mm and maximum aperture, but this improves greatly as the lens is stopped down.

Build quality and handling could be a little better, but is typical of what you'd expect from an inexpensive kit lens. The 18-55mm lens may be a more tempting option for those who will find optical stabilisation useful, as well as the extra range at each end of the zoom.

Samsung 20-50mm f/3.5-5.6 ED NX i-Function Zoom Lens Pros

Good overall sharpness when stopped down
Light-weight
Collapsible design
Low distortion

Samsung 20-50mm f/3.5-5.6 ED NX i-Function Zoom Lens Cons

Lacklustre sharpness towards edges at 20mm and maximum aperture
Plastic lens mount
Rotating front element

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