Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
Sirui Cine Lenses 20mm T1.8 1.33X Anamorphic 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
Sirui Cine Lenses 20mm T1.8 1.33X Anamorphic 20mm
The Sirui anamorphic lens receives high praise for its cinematic image quality, fast autofocus, and solid build, with many users noting it delivers a "movie-like" look straight out of camera. However, a few reviewers report issues with video distortion and inconsistent packaging, and one Dutch user found the glass quality and sharpness underwhelming for photography. Overall, it is a beloved lens for video work, especially on Sony, Blackmagic, and Panasonic cameras, but not without some caveats.
Pros
- Cinematic image quality
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Solid build quality
- Great character and sharpness
- Compact size and weight
Cons
- Distorted video quality on some cameras
- Inconsistent packaging (opened box)
- Underwhelming sharpness for photography
- Not the strongest anamorphic character
- Potential quality control issues
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm | Sirui Cine Lenses 20mm T1.8 1.33X Anamorphic 20mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 20 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 20 mm |
| Elements | 7 | — |
| Groups | 5 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon Z |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.20 kg★ | 0.48 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | pulse stepping motor | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 55 mm★ | 400 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
Sirui Cine Lenses 20mm T1.8 1.33X Anamorphic 20mm
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average optical (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm offers 10.9x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 20 specs.
