Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
Rokinon RK20M-C 20mm
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
Rokinon RK20M-C 20mm
The Rokinon 20mm f/1.8 lens earns high praise for its sharpness and optical quality, especially in astrophotography and landscape use. Reviewers note excellent value for the price and compare it favorably to more expensive Canon and Nikon zooms. Some mention a lack of premium feel and potential de-centering issues, but the majority find it a reliable and capable manual-focus prime.
Pros
- Excellent sharpness
- Great for astrophotography
- Excellent value for money
- Good low-light performance
- Solid build
Cons
- Plastic feel
- Potential de-centering issues
- Manual focus only
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm | Rokinon RK20M-C 20mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 20 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 20 mm |
| Elements | 7 | 13 |
| Groups | 5 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 2 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | Ultra Multi-Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Canon EF |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.20 kg★ | 0.50 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | pulse stepping motor★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 55 mm★ | 200 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
Rokinon RK20M-C 20mm
- Strong optical (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong macro (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong user sentiment (66th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
No current pricing available
Rokinon RK20M-C 20mm
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
