Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
Canon RF 24-240mm f/4-6.3 IS USM
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
Canon RF 24-240mm f/4-6.3 IS USM
The Canon RF 24-240mm lens is widely praised as an excellent all-in-one travel zoom, offering a versatile 10x range from wide-angle to telephoto in a compact, lightweight package. Users consistently highlight its sharp image quality, good value, and convenience for reducing gear, though some note the lack of weather sealing, a fixed aperture, and the need to use the menu to switch between auto and manual focus. A few minor issues like light leak in very low light and incompatibility with multiple exposure on the R5 are mentioned, but overall it is seen as a reliable go-to lens for everyday and travel photography.
Pros
- Versatile 10x zoom range
- Compact and lightweight design
- Sharp image quality
- Good value for money
- Excellent for travel and everyday use
Cons
- No weather sealing
- No fixed aperture
- Menu-based AF/MF switch
- Light leak in very low light
- Multiple exposure not supported on R5
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm | Canon RF 24-240mm f/4-6.3 IS USM | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 24 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 240 mm |
| Elements | 7 | 21 |
| Groups | 5 | 15 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | 22-36★ |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | 4-6.3 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Canon RF |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weight | 0.20 kg★ | 0.75 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 72 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | pulse stepping motor | Nano USM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops | 5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 55 mm★ | 500 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.26x★ |
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
Canon RF 24-240mm f/4-6.3 IS USM
- Strong versatility (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong stabilization (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong af (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average build (35th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
No current pricing available
Canon RF 24-240mm f/4-6.3 IS USM
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.
