Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
Rokinon AF IO2460AFZ-E 24mm
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
Rokinon AF IO2460AFZ-E 24mm
This lens is praised for its solid build, fast and quiet autofocus, and good image quality at a reasonable price. Video shooters especially appreciate the low focus breathing and smooth bokeh, while photographers note crisp images with minor softness at the edges at f/2.8. Some users miss the extra 10mm reach of a 24-70mm lens and mention the plastic build feels less premium, but overall it's seen as excellent value.
Pros
- Fast and quiet autofocus
- Good image quality for the price
- Solid build quality
- Low focus breathing for video
- Smooth bokeh
Cons
- Plastic build feels less premium
- Missing 70mm reach for portraits
- Edge softness at f/2.8
- Minor vignetting at wide apertures
- USB-C to A cable included instead of C to C
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm | Rokinon AF IO2460AFZ-E 24mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 24 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 60 mm |
| Elements | 7 | 14 |
| Groups | 5 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | UMC |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.20 kg★ | 0.49 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 72 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | pulse stepping motor | Linear STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 55 mm★ | 180 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.27x★ |
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
Rokinon AF IO2460AFZ-E 24mm
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong optical (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong versatility (77th percentile)
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (25th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm offers 7.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.
