Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
Nikon
97 Overall Score
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Andoer Andoer1p8bgixngk 420-800mm
Andoer
24 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
85 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews
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
Image quality 6
Build quality 4
Value for money 5
Weight and portability 4
Autofocus performance 3
Image stabilization 2
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Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Professional
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm | Andoer Andoer1p8bgixngk 420-800mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 420 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 800 mm |
| Elements | 7 | — |
| Groups | 5 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | multiple layers of coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/8.3 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Canon RF |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weight | 0.20 kg★ | 0.80 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | pulse stepping motor★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 55 mm★ | 1.60 m |
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
Andoer Andoer1p8bgixngk 420-800mm
- Strong versatility (69th percentile)
- Below average social proof (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average build (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average bokeh (32nd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
Scores 97 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 20 specs.