Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
Nikon
82 Overall Score
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NEEWER LS-30 18mm
NEEWER
64 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
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
NEEWER LS-30 18mm
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm | NEEWER LS-30 18mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 18 mm |
| Elements | — | 4 |
| Coating | — | Nano coatings |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | — |
| Constant | ✓★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Format | — | APS-C★ |
| Weight | 0.20 kg | 0.07 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | — | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | SWM | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 55 mm | 18 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:1.7★ |
Pros & Cons
Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
- Strong macro (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong versatility (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong stabilization (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average optical (19th percentile)19th %ile
NEEWER LS-30 18mm
- Strong macro (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong stabilization (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong social proof (77th percentile)
- Below average optical (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average af (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm0.422score per dollar
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NEEWER LS-30 18mm1.976score per dollar
NEEWER LS-30 18mm offers 4.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
Scores 82 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 1 of 15 specs.
