Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
Leica Super Elmar-M 11145 21mm
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
Leica Super Elmar-M 11145 21mm
The Leica 21mm f/3.4 Super-Elmar-M lens receives high praise for its exceptional sharpness, contrast, and compact build quality. Users highlight its superb optics and minimal distortion, making it ideal for travel and street photography. However, the lack of an included viewfinder and the need for an external finder on M bodies is a noted drawback.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness
- Excellent contrast
- Compact and lightweight build
- Top-notch build quality
- Minimal distortion
Cons
- Viewfinder not included
- Requires external viewfinder on M bodies
- High price point
- Limited compatibility with non-Leica cameras
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm | Leica Super Elmar-M 11145 21mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 21 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 21 mm |
| Elements | 7 | 6 |
| Groups | 5 | 4 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 4★ |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/3.4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Leica M |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weight | 0.20 kg★ | 0.33 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 46 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | pulse stepping motor★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 55 mm★ | 700 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.0010347222★ |
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
Leica Super Elmar-M 11145 21mm
- Strong build (71st percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (66th percentile)
- Below average macro (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm offers 114.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
