Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
Fujifilm XF 16276479 18-55mm
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
Fujifilm XF 16276479 18-55mm
This Fujifilm lens is highly praised for its sharpness, image quality, and versatility. Users love it as a kit lens, noting it pairs well with cameras like the X-S20 and X-T30. The compact size and constant aperture are standout features, though some find it heavier than expected.
Pros
- Sharp and crisp images
- Compact size
- Constant aperture
- Good image stabilization
- Versatile zoom range
Cons
- Heavier than expected
- No cons mentioned
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm | Fujifilm XF 16276479 18-55mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 55 mm |
| Elements | 7 | 14 |
| Groups | 5 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | 2.8-4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Fujifilm X |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.20 kg★ | 0.31 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | pulse stepping motor | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops | 4 stops |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 55 mm★ | 300 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.15x★ |
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
Fujifilm XF 16276479 18-55mm
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong stabilization (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong versatility (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average macro (35th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
Fujifilm XF 16276479 18-55mm
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 2 of 21 specs.
