Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
Hasselblad XCD CPHB.00000718.01 55mm
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
Hasselblad XCD CPHB.00000718.01 55mm
The Hasselblad XCD 55mm f/2.5 V lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its exceptional sharpness, solid metal build, and fast autofocus. Users praise its versatility for portraits and landscapes, though some note the secondary ring is not universally liked and one report mentions a fit issue. Overall, it is considered a worthy investment for medium-format photographers.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness and clarity
- Solid metal build with premium feel
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Versatile focal length for portraits and landscapes
- Compact and lightweight design
Cons
- Secondary ring not universally liked
- Fit issue reported (loose movement)
- Autofocus not significantly better than earlier lenses
- Not easy to purchase
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm | Hasselblad XCD CPHB.00000718.01 55mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | standard |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 55 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 55 mm |
| Elements | 7 | 9 |
| Groups | 5 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 1★ | 0 |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | Aspherical |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/32 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/2.5 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Hasselblad X |
| Format | APS-C★ | medium-format |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.20 kg★ | 0.37 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 72 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | pulse stepping motor★ | internal autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 55 mm★ | 450 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:6.4★ |
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
Hasselblad XCD CPHB.00000718.01 55mm
- Strong build (79th percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (66th percentile)
- Strong optical (65th percentile)
- Below average aperture (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average bokeh (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.