Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
Sirui Sniper 56mm f/1.2 56mm
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
Sirui Sniper 56mm f/1.2 56mm
Users are very satisfied with this budget-friendly lens, praising its image quality, autofocus, and bokeh for portraits and interviews. One minor issue was noted with manual focus after camera sleep in video mode, and it's slower to focus than the 75mm. Overall, it's highly recommended for its intended use.
Pros
- Affordable price
- Great image quality
- Nice bokeh
- Good autofocus
- Well built
Cons
- Manual focus reset after sleep
- Slower focus than 75mm
- Not for sports
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm | Sirui Sniper 56mm f/1.2 56mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 56 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 56 mm |
| Elements | 7 | 12 |
| Groups | 5 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 2 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | HD Nano coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/1.2 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.20 kg★ | 0.42 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | pulse stepping motor | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 55 mm★ | 600 mm |
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
Sirui Sniper 56mm f/1.2 56mm
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong optical (75th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (35th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm offers 2.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.
