Desiontal 420-800mm
Nikon NIKKOR AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR
What Buyers Say
Desiontal 420-800mm
This 420-800mm manual telephoto zoom lens receives mixed feedback. Many users praise its value for astrophotography and long-distance shots, noting good build quality and lightweight design. However, some report issues with color accuracy at long range, difficulty focusing, and one case of incompatibility. Overall, it is seen as a budget-friendly option for amateur photographers willing to work manually.
Pros
- Budget-friendly for astrophotography
- Lightweight and portable design
- Good build quality
- Versatile 420-800mm range
- Effective for moon and stars
Cons
- Color accuracy issues at long distances
- Difficult to focus manually
- Heavy for some users
- Incompatibility with some cameras
- Requires tripod and remote shutter
Nikon NIKKOR AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR
The Nikon AF-P 18-55mm lens receives mixed feedback. Many users praise its sharpness, silent autofocus in video mode, and lightweight design, but compatibility issues with older Nikon cameras like the D5000 and D3300 (without firmware update) are a recurring complaint. Some users report defective units where autofocus fails entirely, while others find it a significant upgrade over older AF-S lenses for video work.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Silent autofocus in video mode
- Lightweight and compact design
- Fast autofocus speed
- Good value for money
Cons
- Compatibility issues with older cameras
- Autofocus failure on some units
- Zoom noise picked up by internal mic
- No VR or manual focus button on lens
- Requires firmware update for some cameras
Scores
Specifications
| Desiontal 420-800mm | Nikon NIKKOR AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | telephoto | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 420 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 800 mm | 55 mm |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | Ultra Multi Coating | Super Integrated Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | 8.3-16 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 7★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon F |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.80 kg | 0.20 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | pulse stepping motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 800 mm | 83 mm★ |
Pros & Cons
Desiontal 420-800mm
- Strong stabilization (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong versatility (70th percentile)
- Strong social proof (67th percentile)
- Below average af (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average build (23rd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (30th percentile)
Nikon NIKKOR AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong macro (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong build (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 18 specs.