Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
Samyang AF SYIO3518-E 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
Samyang AF SYIO3518-E 35mm
The Samyang AF 35mm f/1.8 FE is widely praised as an affordable, sharp, and lightweight prime lens that delivers excellent image quality for its price. Users love its compact size and fast autofocus, though a few report compatibility issues with certain Sony cameras and note that the autofocus can be slightly slower than premium lenses. Some also wish for weather sealing and a bundled lens station, but overall it is considered a fantastic value for Sony full-frame shooters.
Pros
- Excellent sharpness
- Compact and lightweight design
- Great value for money
- Fast and reliable autofocus
- Pleasant bokeh
Cons
- No weather sealing
- Autofocus slightly slower than premium lenses
- Compatibility issues with some Sony cameras
- Lens station not included
- Some sample variation (decentering)
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm | Samyang AF SYIO3518-E 35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 35 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 7 | 10 |
| Groups | 5 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 2 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | Ultra Multi-Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.20 kg★ | 0.21 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | pulse stepping motor | linear STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 55 mm★ | 290 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:5.88★ |
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
Samyang AF SYIO3518-E 35mm
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong macro (71st percentile)
- Strong optical (70th percentile)
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (25th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm offers 4.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.
