Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
IRIX Firefly IL-15FF-EF 15mm
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
IRIX Firefly IL-15FF-EF 15mm
Overall, the Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 lens is well-regarded by hobbyist and astrophotography users for its value and image quality, though some report softness and chromatic issues. Verified buyers praise its sharpness for stars and solid build, especially with Canon R6 and BMPCC 6K cameras. However, a long-term user warns it is not suitable for professional work due to intentional softness. The Q&A indicates compatibility concerns with certain Canon and Sony models, but general satisfaction remains high among non-professionals.
Pros
- Good value for money
- Sharp stars for astrophotography
- Solid build quality
- Great for landscape and astro
- Fast aperture f/2.8
Cons
- Softness in some copies
- Some chromatic aberration reported
- Blurry stars in astro shots
- Not suitable for professional work
- Compatibility issues with some Canon/Sony bodies
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm | IRIX Firefly IL-15FF-EF 15mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 15 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 15 mm |
| Elements | 7 | 15 |
| Groups | 5 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 2 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 5★ |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | Neutrino coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/2.4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Canon EF |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.20 kg★ | 0.60 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 95 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | pulse stepping motor★ | Manual Focus |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 55 mm★ | 280 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
IRIX Firefly IL-15FF-EF 15mm
- Strong optical (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong macro (72nd percentile)
- Strong social proof (66th percentile)
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (25th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.