Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
TTArtisan Cine 50mm f/0.95 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 Cine 50mm f/0.95 50mm
This TTArtisan 50mm f/0.95 manual lens delivers exceptional sharpness and light-gathering for its price, producing beautiful bokeh and solid subject isolation in low light. A few users noted minor chromatic aberration and exposure issues in bright conditions, but overall sentiment is very positive, especially among those comfortable with manual focus. Some shipping and confusion around full-frame compatibility were reported, but these do not overshadow the lens's optical performance.
Pros
- Excellent sharpness for the price
- Fast f/0.95 aperture for low light
- Beautiful bokeh and subject isolation
- Solid all-metal build quality
- Smooth manual focus ring
Cons
- Manual focus only
- Chromatic aberration in highlights
- Overexposure issues in bright conditions
- No image stabilization
- Screw-on lens cap design disliked
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm | TTArtisan Cine 50mm f/0.95 50mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 50 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 7 | 8 |
| Groups | 5 | 6 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/0.95 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 10★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.20 kg★ | 0.41 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 58 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 Cine 50mm f/0.95 50mm
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average optical (34th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 20 specs.