Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
Sirui Venus 50mm T2.9 1.6X Full-Frame Anamorphic 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
Sirui Venus 50mm T2.9 1.6X Full-Frame Anamorphic 50mm
The SIRUI Venus 50mm T2.9 anamorphic lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its cinematic image quality, smooth bokeh, and solid build, especially given its price point. A few verified buyers report softness or receiving opened/dusty units, but most praise its sharpness, flare control, and value. The lens is seen as a budget-friendly entry into anamorphic filmmaking, though some note the lack of autofocus and the need for careful handling.
Pros
- Cinematic image quality
- Smooth oval bokeh
- Solid build and smooth rings
- Great value for the price
- Pleasant color rendition and contrast
Cons
- Some units arrived opened or dusty
- Occasional softness reported
- No autofocus
- Heavy and bulky design
- Premium price for some budgets
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm | Sirui Venus 50mm T2.9 1.6X Full-Frame Anamorphic 50mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 50 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 7 | 16 |
| Groups | 5 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/2.9 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 10★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Canon RF |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weight | 0.20 kg★ | 1.07 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | pulse stepping motor★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 55 mm | 31 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:12.83 (V), 1:2★ |
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
Sirui Venus 50mm T2.9 1.6X Full-Frame Anamorphic 50mm
- Strong macro (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
- Strong social proof (70th percentile)
- Strong optical (67th percentile)
- Below average build (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.