Nikon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 G VR AF-P DX
Sirui Saturn RF50B-A 50mm
What Buyers Say
Nikon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 G VR AF-P DX
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 Saturn RF50B-A 50mm
This anamorphic lens is praised for its cinematic look, compact build, and great value. Users love the fun, John Wick-style footage it produces, though some note that the flare effect is subtler than expected and requires aperture adjustment. A few mention compatibility issues with magnetic filter systems.
Pros
- Cinematic anamorphic look
- Compact and lightweight build
- Great value for money
- Fun to use for creative footage
- Good build quality
Cons
- Flare effect subtler than expected
- Aperture adjustment needed for strong flare
- Compatibility issues with magnetic filters
- Vignetting with some filter systems
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 G VR AF-P DX | Sirui Saturn RF50B-A 50mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 50 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 7 | 17 |
| Groups | 5 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | 22-38★ | T16 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | T2.9 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 10★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Canon RF |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weight | 0.20 kg★ | 0.47 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 62 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Pulse Stepping Motor★ | Manual Focus |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 55 mm★ | 900 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:16.2★ |
Pros & Cons
Nikon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 G VR AF-P DX
- Strong macro (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong stabilization (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong build (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
Sirui Saturn RF50B-A 50mm
- Strong user sentiment (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
- Strong optical (68th percentile)
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Nikon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 G VR AF-P DX offers 4.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 70 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.
