Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
IRIX Dragonfly IL-150DF-EF 150mm
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
IRIX Dragonfly IL-150DF-EF 150mm
This macro lens is praised for its sharpness, solid build, and versatility as both a macro and telephoto lens. Users appreciate the manual focus for careful composition, though some note the lack of autofocus and image stabilization as drawbacks. A few reviewers mention rapid battery drain on certain camera bodies and the need for a tripod for best results.
Pros
- Very sharp images
- Solid build quality
- Versatile macro and telephoto
- Smooth manual focus
- Tripod mount for macro
Cons
- No autofocus
- No image stabilization
- Rapid battery drain on some cameras
- Heavy for handheld use
- Narrow depth of field at close range
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm | IRIX Dragonfly IL-150DF-EF 150mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 150 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 150 mm |
| Elements | 7 | 12 |
| Groups | 5 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | 0 |
| ED Elements | 1★ | 0 |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | Neutrino Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/32 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Canon EF |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.20 kg★ | 0.84 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | pulse stepping motor★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 55 mm★ | 345 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:1★ |
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
IRIX Dragonfly IL-150DF-EF 150mm
- Strong social proof (74th percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (66th percentile)
- Strong macro (65th percentile)
- Below average aperture (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average bokeh (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm offers 9.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.
