Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
Tamron Di III F050 20mm
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
Tamron Di III F050 20mm
The Tamron 20mm f/2.8 lens for Sony E-mount is widely praised for its excellent value, sharp image quality, and compact design. Users highlight its close-focusing ability and good performance for landscapes and astrophotography, though some note the autofocus is noisy and a bit slow, especially for video. Overall, it is considered a great budget-friendly wide-angle prime that delivers impressive results for the price.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Sharp image quality
- Compact and lightweight design
- Good close-focusing capability
- Great for landscapes and astrophotography
Cons
- Noisy autofocus motor
- Slow autofocus for video
- Lacks weather sealing
- Feels a bit cheap to some
- Not as wide as f/1.8
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm | Tamron Di III F050 20mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 20 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 20 mm |
| Elements | 7 | 10 |
| Groups | 5 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | Fluorine Coating for protection and safe cleaning |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.20 kg★ | 0.23 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | pulse stepping motor★ | OSD |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 55 mm★ | 109 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:2★ |
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
Tamron Di III F050 20mm
- Strong macro (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong build (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong aperture (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
Tamron Di III F050 20mm
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.
