Pentax HD Pentax-D FA 50mm f/1.4 50mm
Pentax
44 Overall Score
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Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
Nikon
96 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Pentax HD Pentax-D FA 50mm f/1.4 50mm
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Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
85 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews
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
Image quality 6
Build quality 4
Value for money 5
Weight and portability 4
Autofocus performance 3
Image stabilization 2
Scores
Budget
Street
Macro
Portrait
Travel
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Professional
Landscape
Specifications
| Pentax HD Pentax-D FA 50mm f/1.4 50mm | Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 50 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 55 mm |
| Elements | 7 | 7 |
| Groups | 6 | 5 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | Multilayer HD Coating | Super Integrated Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 8★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Pentax K | Nikon F |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.91 kg | 0.20 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 49 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | pulse stepping motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 450 mm | 55 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:6.67★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Pentax HD Pentax-D FA 50mm f/1.4 50mm
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average bokeh (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
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
Pricing
Pentax HD Pentax-D FA 50mm f/1.4 50mm0.098score per dollar
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Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm0.621score per dollar
Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm offers 6.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
Scores 96 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.
