Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
Tamron Di A037 17-35mm
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
Tamron Di A037 17-35mm
The Tamron 17-35mm f/2.8-4 lens is praised for its sharpness, good build quality, and excellent value compared to pricier Canon alternatives. Users highlight its lightweight design and suitability for landscape, architectural, and real estate photography. However, some note issues like lack of vibration control, a loose manual focus ring, and occasional camera crashes with certain bodies. Overall, it's a solid budget-friendly ultrawide zoom with minor drawbacks.
Pros
- Sharp corner to corner
- Excellent value for money
- Lightweight and portable
- Good build quality
- Fast and quiet autofocus
Cons
- No vibration control
- Loose manual focus ring
- Occasional camera crashes with some bodies
- Less vibrant color than primes
- Zoom ring can be stiff
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm | Tamron Di A037 17-35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 7 | — |
| Groups | 5 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | fluorine compound |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | 2.8-4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Canon EF |
| Format | APS-C★ | — |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.20 kg★ | 0.46 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | pulse stepping motor★ | OSD |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 55 mm★ | 280 mm |
Pros & Cons
Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
- Strong macro (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong stabilization (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong build (84th percentile)84th %ile
Tamron Di A037 17-35mm
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
- Strong versatility (74th percentile)
- Strong macro (72nd percentile)
- Strong aperture (71st percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 21 specs.