Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
Tamron Di VC USD AFA034N700 70-210mm
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 VC USD AFA034N700 70-210mm
The Tamron 70-200mm f/4 lens is widely praised for its sharpness, light weight, and excellent value for money. Users highlight its versatility for sports, studio, and travel photography, though some note softness at f/4 and a plastic build that scratches easily. Overall, it is seen as a great alternative to heavier f/2.8 lenses for non-professionals.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Lightweight and portable
- Excellent value for money
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Versatile for sports and travel
Cons
- Softness at f/4 aperture
- Plastic body scratches easily
- Heavy for some users
- No f/2.8 background blur
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm | Tamron Di VC USD AFA034N700 70-210mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 70 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 210 mm |
| Elements | 7 | 20 |
| Groups | 5 | 14 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.20 kg★ | 0.85 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | pulse stepping motor★ | USD (Ultrasonic Silent Drive) ring-type ultrasonic motor |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 55 mm★ | 950 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 VC USD AFA034N700 70-210mm
- Strong af (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong optical (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong versatility (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
- Below average build (19th percentile)19th %ile
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
Tamron Di VC USD AFA034N700 70-210mm
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 5 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.
