Fujifilm XF 16537744 18-135mm
Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
What Buyers Say
Fujifilm XF 16537744 18-135mm
The Fujinon XF 18-135mm lens is widely praised for its versatile focal range, sharp image quality, and lightweight design, making it an ideal everyday carry for travel and outdoor photography. Users appreciate the weather resistance and close focusing capabilities, though some note the zoom ring can be stiff and the lens is slightly heavy on smaller camera bodies. A few concerns about zoom smoothness and high-pitched noise are attributed to the weather sealing and complex internal mechanics, but overall sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- Versatile focal range (18-135mm)
- Sharp image quality
- Lightweight design
- Weather resistance
- Close focusing capability
Cons
- Stiff zoom ring
- Slightly heavy on small bodies
- No aperture ring
- Zoom smoothness concerns
- High-pitched noise when zooming
Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
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
Scores
Specifications
| Fujifilm XF 16537744 18-135mm | Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 135 mm | 55 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 7 |
| Groups | 12 | 5 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| Coating | HT-EBC Multi-Layer | Super Integrated Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Nikon F |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.49 kg | 0.20 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear motor★ | pulse stepping motor |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5 stops★ | 4 stops |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 450 mm | 55 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.27x★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Fujifilm XF 16537744 18-135mm
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong stabilization (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong optical (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
- Strong macro (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong stabilization (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong build (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 2 of 22 specs.