Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
TTArtisan 50mm f/2 50mm
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
TTArtisan 50mm f/2 50mm
This manual 50mm lens is praised for its compact all-metal build, smooth focus ring, and excellent value for money. Many users find it sharp enough when stopped down and enjoy the satisfying bokeh and aperture clicks. However, some report softness at wide apertures, flare issues, and occasional quality control problems like a tight mount or focus past infinity. Overall, it's a solid budget choice for those comfortable with manual focus.
Pros
- Compact all-metal construction
- Smooth focus ring
- Excellent value for money
- Satisfying bokeh
- Sharp when stopped down
Cons
- Soft at wide apertures
- Flare issues
- Occasional quality control problems
- No electronic communication with camera
- Distortion needs manual correction
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm | TTArtisan 50mm f/2 50mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 50 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 7 | 6 |
| Groups | 5 | 5 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | multi-layer coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/2 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 10★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weight | 0.20 kg | 0.20 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 43 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | pulse stepping motor★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 55 mm★ | 500 mm |
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
TTArtisan 50mm f/2 50mm
- Strong build (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
- Below average optical (31st percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 20 specs.