Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
Nikon
97 Overall Score
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54 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
85 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews
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
Image quality 6
Build quality 4
Value for money 5
Weight and portability 4
Autofocus performance 3
Image stabilization 2
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Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm | Serounder Serounderb8drmgvzfk 49mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 49 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 49 mm |
| Elements | 7 | — |
| Groups | 5 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | — |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | — |
| Constant | ✗ | — |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C★ | — |
| Weight | 0.20 kg | 0.17 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 62 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | pulse stepping motor★ | — |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 55 mm | 49 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.45X★ |
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
Serounder Serounderb8drmgvzfk 49mm
- Strong macro (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong build (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
- Strong aperture (71st percentile)
- Below average social proof (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average optical (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
Scores 97 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.