Yongnuo YN11mm F1.8S DA DSM YN 11mm DA DSM WL 11mm
Yongnuo
69 Overall Score
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Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
Nikon
96 Overall Score
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Yongnuo YN11mm F1.8S DA DSM YN 11mm DA DSM WL 11mm
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Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
85 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews
This Nikon 18-55mm lens is widely praised for its sharpness, light weight, and excellent value for money, especially as a kit lens. Users highlight its vivid colors and quiet autofocus, though some note the plastic build feels fragile and the barrel can wobble at extended focal lengths. Overall, it's considered a fantastic starter lens that outperforms its modest price point.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Lightweight and portable
- Excellent value for money
- Vivid color reproduction
- Quiet autofocus
Cons
- Plastic build feels fragile
- Barrel wobbles at extended focal lengths
- No image stabilization
- Loose tolerances can affect focus
Image quality 6
Build quality 4
Value for money 5
Weight and portability 4
Autofocus performance 3
Image stabilization 2
Scores
Budget
Street
Macro
Portrait
Travel
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Professional
Landscape
Specifications
| Yongnuo YN11mm F1.8S DA DSM YN 11mm DA DSM WL 11mm | Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 11 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 11 mm | 55 mm |
| Elements | 10 | 7 |
| Groups | 9 | 5 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 2 |
| ED Elements | 5★ | 1 |
| Coating | Nano Multilayer Coating, Anti-Fouling Fluorine Coating | Super Integrated Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon F |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.26 kg | 0.20 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Digital Stepping Motor | pulse stepping motor |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 150 mm | 55 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:6.67★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Yongnuo YN11mm F1.8S DA DSM YN 11mm DA DSM WL 11mm
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong macro (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong build (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average bokeh (31st percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
- Strong macro (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong stabilization (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
Scores 96 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.