Meike 35095 m43 35mm
Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
What Buyers Say
Meike 35095 m43 35mm
The Meike 35mm f/0.95 lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its exceptional low-light capability, solid all-metal build, and dreamy bokeh, with many users praising its value for money compared to premium fast glass. However, a few issues are noted: the completely manual focus can be tricky and slows down shooting, some users find focusing wide-open challenging, and there are isolated complaints about a stiff mount and a camera compatibility error.
Pros
- Fast f/0.95 aperture for low light
- Solid all-metal build quality
- Dreamy bokeh and character
- Compact and lightweight for speed
- Smooth focus and aperture rings
Cons
- Completely manual focus slows shooting
- Challenging to focus accurately wide open
- Softness at maximum aperture
- Stiff lens mount on some copies
- No electronic communication or EXIF data
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
Scores
Specifications
| Meike 35095 m43 35mm | Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 35 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 55 mm |
| Elements | 10 | 7 |
| Groups | 7 | 5 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 2★ |
| ED Elements | — | 1★ |
| Coating | Multi-layer nano coating | Super Integrated Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/0.95 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 13★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Nikon F |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.38 kg | 0.20 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | pulse stepping motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 390 mm | 55 mm★ |
Pros & Cons
Meike 35095 m43 35mm
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
- Strong build (78th percentile)
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
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
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm offers 2.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
