Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
Sigma APO DG OS HSM 737306 150-500mm
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
Sigma APO DG OS HSM 737306 150-500mm
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this Sigma 150-500mm lens, praising its excellent image quality, sharpness, and value for money compared to expensive Nikon alternatives. Many note it is heavy and requires good technique, especially at 500mm, but the optical stabilization works well. A few mention autofocus issues over time or in low light, and the f/6.3 aperture limits indoor use, but overall it is highly recommended for wildlife and outdoor sports photography.
Pros
- Excellent image quality and sharpness
- Great value for money
- Effective optical stabilization
- Solid build quality
- Good autofocus speed
Cons
- Heavy and bulky
- Soft at 500mm end
- f/6.3 aperture limits low-light use
- Autofocus issues in low light
- Autofocus may fail over time
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm | Sigma APO DG OS HSM 737306 150-500mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 150 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 500 mm |
| Elements | 7 | 21 |
| Groups | 5 | 15 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | super multi-layer lens coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/5 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | 5-6.3 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weight | 0.20 kg★ | 1.91 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | pulse stepping motor★ | HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor) |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops | 4 stops |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 55 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
Sigma APO DG OS HSM 737306 150-500mm
- Strong optical (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong stabilization (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong versatility (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong bokeh (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average build (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average macro (12th percentile)12th %ile
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 20 specs.