Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
Sony FE 400-800mm f/6.3-8 G OSS 400mm
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
Sony FE 400-800mm f/6.3-8 G OSS 400mm
The Sony 400-800mm lens is praised for its sharpness and fast autofocus, often outperforming the 200-600mm. However, it is heavy, front-heavy, and requires fast shutter speeds and good light due to the F8 aperture. A significant concern is a reported crack in the fluorine coating not covered by warranty, leading to frustration.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Fast autofocus
- Outperforms 200-600mm
- Internal focusing
- Great for wildlife photography
Cons
- Heavy and front-heavy
- F8 aperture limits low-light use
- Requires fast shutter speeds
- Warranty does not cover coating cracks
- Expensive extended warranty needed
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm | Sony FE 400-800mm f/6.3-8 G OSS 400mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | super-telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 400 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 800 mm |
| Elements | 7 | 27 |
| Groups | 5 | 19 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1 | 6★ |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | Fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/6.3 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | 6.3-8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.20 kg★ | 2.48 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 105 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | pulse stepping motor | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 55 mm★ | 1.70 m |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:4.34★ |
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
Sony FE 400-800mm f/6.3-8 G OSS 400mm
- Strong optical (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
- Strong versatility (72nd percentile)
- Below average build (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.