Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
Tamron B008S 18-270mm
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
Tamron B008S 18-270mm
The Tamron 18-270mm lens is widely praised as a versatile all-in-one travel lens, offering good image stabilization and fast autofocus at a reasonable price. Users appreciate its compact size and lightweight build, though some note that the 270mm reach offers less visual difference than expected compared to 200mm. A few concerns include compatibility issues with certain Sony camera models and slightly darker images compared to OEM lenses.
Pros
- Versatile all-in-one zoom range
- Effective vibration control
- Fast and responsive autofocus
- Compact and lightweight design
- Good value for money
Cons
- 270mm reach less impressive than expected
- Compatibility issues with some Sony cameras
- Slightly darker images than OEM lenses
- Zoom creep in middle range
- VC draws more battery power
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm | Tamron B008S 18-270mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 270 mm |
| Elements | 7 | 16 |
| Groups | 5 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | 22-40★ |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | 3.5-6.3 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony/Minolta Alpha DT |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.20 kg★ | 0.45 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 62 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | pulse stepping motor★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 55 mm★ | 490 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:3.8★ |
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
Tamron B008S 18-270mm
- Strong versatility (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
- Strong social proof (71st percentile)
- Strong optical (66th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
Tamron B008S 18-270mm
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
