Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
Sony FE SEL28F20 28mm
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
Sony FE SEL28F20 28mm
The Sony 28mm f/2 lens is widely praised for its sharpness, compact size, and excellent value for money. Users highlight its fast f/2 aperture, nice bokeh, and versatility for street, landscape, and travel photography. Some note significant barrel distortion and vignetting, but these are easily corrected in software or in-camera. A few users mention the lack of a rear lens cap and slightly high price as minor drawbacks.
Pros
- Excellent sharpness for the price
- Compact and lightweight design
- Fast f/2 aperture
- Beautiful bokeh
- Versatile for street, landscape, and travel
Cons
- Significant barrel distortion
- Heavy vignetting
- No rear lens cap included
- Slightly high price for some
- Soft corners at wide apertures
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm | Sony FE SEL28F20 28mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 28 mm |
| Elements | 7 | 9 |
| Groups | 5 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | multi‐coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/2 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.20 kg | 0.20 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 49 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | pulse stepping motor★ | Linear Actuator Autofocus System |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 55 mm★ | 290 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.13x★ |
Pros & Cons
Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
- Strong macro (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong stabilization (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong build (84th percentile)84th %ile
Sony FE SEL28F20 28mm
- Strong build (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong optical (73rd percentile)
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (25th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average macro (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm offers 6.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.
