Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
Zeiss Batis 40mm f/2.0 Series 40mm
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
Zeiss Batis 40mm f/2.0 Series 40mm
The Zeiss 85mm f/1.8 Batis lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its sharpness, fast autofocus, and excellent color rendering. Users praise its lightweight design and compatibility with Sony full-frame cameras, particularly the a7 series. A few minor concerns include the lens hood being slightly long and the need for thin ND filters to avoid vignetting, but overall it is considered a phenomenal lens for both professional and street photography.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Excellent color rendering
- Lightweight design
- Great build quality
Cons
- Lens hood slightly long
- Thin ND filters needed to avoid vignetting
- Price may be high for some
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm | Zeiss Batis 40mm f/2.0 Series 40mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 40 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 40 mm |
| Elements | 7 | 9 |
| Groups | 5 | 8 |
| 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 | 16★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weight | 0.20 kg★ | 1.49 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | pulse stepping motor★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 55 mm★ | 430 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
Zeiss Batis 40mm f/2.0 Series 40mm
- Strong bokeh (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong aperture (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average build (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average optical (34th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
Zeiss Batis 40mm f/2.0 Series 40mm
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 20 specs.
