Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
Canon RF 28-70mm F2 L USM Standard Zoom for EOS R-Series Cameras 70-28mm
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 RF 28-70mm F2 L USM Standard Zoom for EOS R-Series Cameras 70-28mm
The Canon RF 28-70mm f/2 L USM is widely praised as the best zoom lens available, offering exceptional sharpness and light-gathering capability that rivals prime lenses. Users love its versatility, noting it can replace multiple primes like 35mm and 50mm, and produces stunning sunbursts and low-light images. The main drawback is its significant size and weight, along with expensive 95mm filters, but most find the performance worth the bulk.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness wide open at f/2
- Versatile zoom replaces multiple prime lenses
- Beautiful sunbursts and low-light performance
- Fast autofocus and crisp images
- Reduces need to carry multiple lenses
Cons
- Heavy and bulky design
- Expensive 95mm filters required
- High price point
- Requires adjustment for wide-angle sharpness
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm | Canon RF 28-70mm F2 L USM Standard Zoom for EOS R-Series Cameras 70-28mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | standard-zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 70 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 28 mm |
| Elements | 7 | — |
| Groups | 5 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/2 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/2 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Canon RF |
| Format | APS-C★ | — |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.20 kg★ | — |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 95 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | pulse stepping motor | USM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 55 mm★ | 391 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
Canon RF 28-70mm F2 L USM Standard Zoom for EOS R-Series Cameras 70-28mm
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong aperture (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong af (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average optical (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
Canon RF 28-70mm F2 L USM Standard Zoom for EOS R-Series Cameras 70-28mm
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 21 specs.
