Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
Sigma APO DG OS HSM 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 AF APO DG OS HSM
What Buyers Say
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
Sigma APO DG OS HSM 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 AF APO DG OS HSM
The Sigma 120-400mm lens receives mixed feedback. Many users praise its image quality, optical stabilization, and value for money compared to Canon's 100-400 L series, but note it is very heavy and requires good light for sharp results. A few reviewers experienced severe blurriness or autofocus issues, while others found it excellent for wildlife and sports photography when used correctly.
Pros
- Good image quality for the price
- Effective optical stabilization
- Quiet and fast HSM autofocus
- Solid build quality
- Good value compared to Canon 100-400 L
Cons
- Very heavy and bulky
- Requires good light for sharpness
- Lens creep when pointed down
- Autofocus can hunt or shake initially
- OS cannot be used on tripod
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm | Sigma APO DG OS HSM 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 AF APO DG OS HSM | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 120 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 400 mm |
| Elements | 7 | 21 |
| Groups | 5 | 15 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | Super multi-layer coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/4.5 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | 4.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weight | 0.20 kg★ | 1.64 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | pulse stepping motor★ | HSM |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops | 4 stops |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 55 mm★ | 1.50 m |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:4.2★ |
Pros & Cons
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
Sigma APO DG OS HSM 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 AF APO DG OS HSM
- Strong optical (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong stabilization (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong versatility (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong bokeh (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average build (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.