Samsung 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 NX ED OIS II i-Function Zoom

Samsung 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 NX ED OIS II Verdict

Overall, the performance of this lens isn't up to the same high standard of many other manufacturers kit lens offerings. Sharpness levels are good, but nothing special, and falloff is very well controlled. The high levels of CA at 18mm when stopped down and higher than normal levels of pincushion distortion at 55mm really go against this lens.

The performance of this lens is such that beginners will probably be happy enough with the general sharpness and build of the lens, but those wishing to produce very large prints, may find the limitations of this lens a little too much for them.

Samsung 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 NX ED OIS II Pros

Lightweight
Optical stabilisation
Low barrel distortion at 18mm
Low falloff

Samsung 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 NX ED OIS II Cons

High levels of pincushion distortion at 55mm
Occasionally prone to flare at 18mm
Sharpness never reaches excellent levels.

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