Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
Tamron Di III 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD
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 III 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD
The Tamron 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD lens is highly praised for its versatility, lightweight design, and excellent value for money. Users love it for travel, hiking, and landscape photography, noting its sharp image quality and convenient zoom range. A minor con is the lens extending when hanging on a strap, but overall it's considered a fantastic all-in-one lens.
Pros
- Lightweight and compact design
- Versatile 28-200mm zoom range
- Excellent value for money
- Sharp image quality
- Great for travel and hiking
Cons
- Lens extends when hanging on strap
- Build quality not as premium as Sony G/GM
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm | Tamron Di III 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 200 mm |
| Elements | 7 | 18 |
| Groups | 5 | 14 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/32 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | 2.8-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.20 kg★ | 0.57 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | pulse stepping motor★ | RXD |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 55 mm★ | 190 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:3.1★ |
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
Tamron Di III 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD
- Strong versatility (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong optical (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average bokeh (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average aperture (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.