Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
Voigtländer Nokton 23mm f/1.2 Aspherical 23mm
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
Voigtländer Nokton 23mm f/1.2 Aspherical 23mm
The Voigtlander Nokton 23mm f/1.2 is a manual focus lens that delivers beautiful character, good sharpness, and excellent build quality. Users appreciate its compact size, fast aperture, and electronic coupling, though some note heavy vignetting and a lack of weather sealing. Overall, it is a solid choice for street photography and creative work, with a few trade-offs in clarity at wide apertures.
Pros
- Beautiful image character and bokeh
- Compact and lightweight design
- Excellent build quality
- Fast f/1.2 aperture
- Electronic coupling with camera
Cons
- Heavy vignetting at wide apertures
- No weather sealing
- Manual focus only (no autofocus)
- Softness/glow at f/1.2
- No image stabilization
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm | Voigtländer Nokton 23mm f/1.2 Aspherical 23mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 23 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 23 mm |
| Elements | 7 | 10 |
| Groups | 5 | 6 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/1.2 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 12★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon Z |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.20 kg★ | 0.22 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 46 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | pulse stepping motor★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 55 mm★ | 180 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:4.9★ |
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
Voigtländer Nokton 23mm f/1.2 Aspherical 23mm
- Strong macro (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong build (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.