Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
7Artisans Photoelectric A007B-Z 10mm
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
7Artisans Photoelectric A007B-Z 10mm
This manual fisheye lens is praised for its excellent build quality, sharpness, and value for money. Users appreciate the all-metal construction and smooth controls, though some note distortion and vignetting are inherent to the design. It is considered a fun, creative addition for photographers willing to work with manual focus.
Pros
- Excellent build quality
- Sharp image quality
- Great value for money
- All-metal construction
- Smooth focus and aperture rings
Cons
- Distortion inherent to fisheye
- Vignetting present
- Manual focus only
- No image stabilization
- Heavy for its size
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm | 7Artisans Photoelectric A007B-Z 10mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | fisheye |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 10 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 10 mm |
| Elements | 7 | 11 |
| Groups | 5 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 8★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Canon RF |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weight | 0.20 kg★ | 0.57 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 68 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | pulse stepping motor★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 55 mm★ | 170 mm |
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
7Artisans Photoelectric A007B-Z 10mm
- Strong bokeh (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong aperture (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong macro (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong social proof (69th percentile)
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm offers 3.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 20 specs.
