Sony SEL16F28 VCLECF2 10-13mm
Sony
61 Overall Score
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Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
Nikon
97 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony SEL16F28 VCLECF2 10-13mm
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Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
85 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews
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
Image quality 6
Build quality 4
Value for money 5
Weight and portability 4
Autofocus performance 3
Image stabilization 2
Scores
Street
Budget
Macro
Travel
Portrait
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Professional
Specifications
| Sony SEL16F28 VCLECF2 10-13mm | Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | fisheye | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 10 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 13 mm | 55 mm |
| Elements | 4 | 7 |
| Groups | 4 | 5 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 2★ |
| ED Elements | — | 1★ |
| Coating | — | Super Integrated Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 7★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon F |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.29 kg | 0.20 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | — | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | — | pulse stepping motor★ |
| Stabilization | — | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 10 mm★ | 55 mm |
Pros & Cons
Sony SEL16F28 VCLECF2 10-13mm
- Strong macro (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong aperture (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong bokeh (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong versatility (66th percentile)
- Below average optical (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
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
Pricing
Sony SEL16F28 VCLECF2 10-13mm0.243score per dollar
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Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm0.571score per dollar
Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm offers 2.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
Scores 97 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 20 specs.
