Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
Fujifilm XF 16mm f/1.4 R WR 16mm
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 16mm f/1.4 R WR 16mm
This lens is widely praised as one of Fujifilm's best, with exceptional sharpness, beautiful bokeh, and a very close focusing distance that makes it versatile for portraits, landscapes, and street photography. Users love the solid build quality and weather sealing, though some note the aperture ring is too loose and the lens is heavy and pricey. Overall, it's a must-have for serious Fuji shooters.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness
- Beautiful bokeh
- Close focusing capability
- Solid build quality
- Weather sealing
Cons
- Loose aperture ring
- Heavy and bulky
- Expensive
- Plastic lens hood
- Autofocus noise in video
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm | Fujifilm XF 16mm f/1.4 R WR 16mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 16 mm |
| Elements | 7 | 13 |
| Groups | 5 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 2 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | Nano-GI and HT-EBC |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Fujifilm X |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.20 kg★ | 0.38 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | pulse stepping motor★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 55 mm★ | 150 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.21x★ |
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 16mm f/1.4 R WR 16mm
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong optical (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong build (79th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm offers 8.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
