Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
Sony G Master SEL70200GM2 70-200mm
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
Sony G Master SEL70200GM2 70-200mm
The Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 Macro G OSS II is overwhelmingly praised for its exceptional sharpness, compact and lightweight design, and versatile macro capability. Users highlight its fast autofocus, effective image stabilization, and compatibility with teleconverters as major strengths. While a few note the lack of an included lens case and the lens extending when zooming, the overall sentiment is extremely positive, with many considering it a must-have travel and all-around telephoto zoom.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness
- Compact and lightweight design
- Versatile macro capability
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Effective image stabilization (OSS)
Cons
- No lens case included
- Lens extends when zooming
- No aperture ring
- Tripod foot not Arca-Swiss compatible
- Close focusing slower than distant
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm | Sony G Master SEL70200GM2 70-200mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 70 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 200 mm |
| Elements | 7 | 20 |
| Groups | 5 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 2 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 5★ |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | Nano AR |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.20 kg★ | 1.04 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 72 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | pulse stepping motor | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 55 mm★ | 260 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.5x★ |
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
Sony G Master SEL70200GM2 70-200mm
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm offers 27.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 5 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 22 specs.
