Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
Tamron Di-II AF018C-700 18-250mm
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-II AF018C-700 18-250mm
The Tamron 18-250mm lens is praised as an excellent all-in-one travel lens offering outstanding sharpness and color for its range, especially when stopped down. Users highlight its lightweight design, near-macro capability, and good value compared to Canon alternatives. However, the lack of image stabilization is a notable drawback, causing blur in low-light or handheld telephoto shots, and some report zoom creep. Overall, it is recommended for amateurs who understand its limitations.
Pros
- Outstanding sharpness when stopped down
- Excellent all-in-one travel lens
- Lightweight and compact design
- Near-macro focusing capability
- Good value for money
Cons
- No image stabilization
- Zoom creep issue
- Vignetting visible in some shots
- Chromatic aberration/fringing
- Softness in corners at wide apertures
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm | Tamron Di-II AF018C-700 18-250mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 250 mm |
| Elements | 7 | — |
| Groups | 5 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | advanced multi-coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/18 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | 3.5-6.3 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Canon AF |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.20 kg★ | 0.42 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | pulse stepping motor★ | — |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 55 mm★ | 450 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:3.5★ |
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-II AF018C-700 18-250mm
- Strong versatility (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (21st percentile)
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.