Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
Fujifilm XF 35mm f/2 R WR 35mm
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
Fujifilm XF 35mm f/2 R WR 35mm
The Fujifilm XF 35mm f/2 R WR lens is widely praised for its compact size, lightweight build, and excellent image quality. Users highlight its fast and silent autofocus, weather sealing, and versatility for street, portrait, and travel photography. While some note it is not a macro lens and lacks the extreme bokeh of the f/1.4 version, most agree it offers outstanding value as a standard prime.
Pros
- Compact and lightweight design
- Fast and silent autofocus
- Excellent image sharpness
- Weather sealing
- Versatile for street, portrait, and travel
Cons
- Not a macro lens
- Less bokeh than f/1.4 version
- No zoom capability
- Tapered design may look odd
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm | Fujifilm XF 35mm f/2 R WR 35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 35 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 7 | 9 |
| Groups | 5 | 6 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 2 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | Nano-GI coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/2 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Fujifilm X |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.20 kg | 0.17 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 43 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | pulse stepping motor | stepping motor |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 55 mm★ | 350 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:7★ |
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
Fujifilm XF 35mm f/2 R WR 35mm
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong build (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm offers 3.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 22 specs.
