Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM
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 EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM
The Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM is widely praised for its sharpness, solid build, and value compared to the f/2.8 version, making it a favorite for landscape and real estate photography. Users highlight the effective image stabilization and good performance on both DSLR and mirrorless bodies with an adapter. However, some find it heavy, not ideal for low-light indoor events without a tripod, and occasionally note quality control issues with refurbished units. Overall, it delivers excellent ultra-wide-angle results for its price point.
Pros
- Very sharp edge-to-edge
- Excellent image stabilization (4 stops)
- Great value vs. f/2.8 version
- Solid build quality
- Works on full-frame and APS-C
Cons
- Heavier than ideal
- Not fast enough for low-light indoor events
- Fringing/distortion without software correction
- Occasional quality control issues on refurbished
- Hood latch can accidentally release
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm | Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 7 | 16 |
| Groups | 5 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | Super Spectra coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Canon EF |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.20 kg★ | 0.61 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | pulse stepping motor | USM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops | 4 stops |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 55 mm★ | 280 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 EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong af (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong stabilization (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong optical (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (25th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 2 of 22 specs.
