Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
Sirui Aurora 35mm F1.4 35mm
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
Sirui Aurora 35mm F1.4 35mm
The Sirui Aurora 35mm f/1.4 lens receives mixed reviews. Some users praise its value for money, compact size, and smooth autofocus, while others report severe sharpness issues and poor corner performance. A verified buyer called it the worst lens they've ever seen, but another verified buyer says it's an amazing deal compared to the Sony GM. The Q&A confirms a 62mm filter thread.
Pros
- Great value for money
- Compact and lightweight
- Smooth autofocus for video
- Beautiful bokeh at f/1.4
- Good build quality
Cons
- Inconsistent sharpness across copies
- Poor corner performance
- Chromatic aberration present
- Autofocus not as snappy as Sony GM
- Some users report terrible image quality
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm | Sirui Aurora 35mm F1.4 35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 35 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 7 | 16 |
| Groups | 5 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | Protective Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 15★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon Z |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.20 kg★ | 0.49 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 62 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | pulse stepping motor★ | step motor |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 55 mm | 35 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:7.14★ |
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
Sirui Aurora 35mm F1.4 35mm
- Strong bokeh (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong aperture (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong macro (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong optical (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average social proof (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 4 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.