Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
Canon RF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
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-S 10-18mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
The Canon RF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM lens is widely praised for its sharpness, compact size, and excellent value, especially for landscape and travel photography on APS-C cameras like the R7 and R50. Users appreciate the image stabilization and quiet autofocus, though some note the slow aperture limits low-light performance without flash or tripod. A few wish for closer focusing, but overall it's seen as a versatile, lightweight wide-angle zoom that delivers impressive results for its price.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Compact and lightweight design
- Excellent value for money
- Effective image stabilization
- Quiet and smooth autofocus
Cons
- Slow maximum aperture (f/4.5-6.3)
- Limited low-light performance without flash
- No lens hood included
- Not recommended for full-frame cameras
- Some desire closer focusing distance
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm | Canon RF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 10 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 18 mm |
| Elements | 7 | 12 |
| Groups | 5 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | Super Spectra coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/32 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | 4.5-6.3 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Canon RF |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.20 kg | 0.15 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 49 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | pulse stepping motor | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops | 4 stops |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 55 mm★ | 140 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.23x★ |
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-S 10-18mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
- Strong stabilization (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong build (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average bokeh (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average aperture (5th percentile)5th %ile
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
Canon RF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 2 of 22 specs.
