Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
Canon L RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM
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
Canon L RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM
This lens delivers exceptional image quality and versatility, praised for sharp autofocus and stabilization. Users note it's slightly heavy but well-built, ideal for travel and various photography styles. Some complaints about promo tripod quality and warranty start date policy exist. Overall, it is highly recommended for mirrorless Canon R series cameras.
Pros
- Excellent image sharpness and clarity
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Versatile for multiple photography styles
- Good lens stabilization
- Ideal travel companion with light kit
Cons
- Heavy weight adds noticeable front-end heft
- Promotional tripod broke before use
- Warranty start date policy penalizes early buyers
- Control rings tight initially
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm | Canon L RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 24 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 70 mm |
| Elements | 7 | 18 |
| Groups | 5 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | fluorine coating |
| 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 | Canon EF |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.20 kg★ | 0.81 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 82 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | pulse stepping motor | Nano USM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops | 5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 55 mm★ | 210 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.21x★ |
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
Canon L RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong optical (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong af (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (25th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm offers 20.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 2 of 22 specs.
