Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
OM System M.Zuiko V335040BW000 40-150mm
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
OM System M.Zuiko V335040BW000 40-150mm
This lens is widely praised for its exceptional sharpness and compact size, making it a favorite for travel and outdoor photography. Users highlight its lightweight design and constant f4 aperture as ideal for a walkaround lens. A few note the lack of a manual focus clutch and that bokeh can sometimes appear busy, but overall it delivers stunning image quality for the price.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness
- Compact and lightweight design
- Constant f4 aperture
- Great value for money
- Excellent build quality
Cons
- No manual focus clutch
- Bokeh can be busy at times
- No image stabilization in lens
- No teleconverter compatibility
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm | OM System M.Zuiko V335040BW000 40-150mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 40 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 150 mm |
| Elements | 7 | 15 |
| Groups | 5 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 2 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | ZERO and Fluorine Lens Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | APS-C★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.20 kg★ | 0.38 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 62 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | pulse stepping motor★ | MSC |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 55 mm★ | 700 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.41x★ |
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
OM System M.Zuiko V335040BW000 40-150mm
- Strong user sentiment (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong optical (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong versatility (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm offers 8.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.
