Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm

Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm

Nikon
97 Overall Score
vs
GoPro HB-Series AEWAL-001 1mm

GoPro HB-Series AEWAL-001 1mm

GoPro
81 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm

85 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews

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
👍 Image quality 6
🤔 Build quality 4
👍 Value for money 5
👍 Weight and portability 4
👍 Autofocus performance 3
👎 Image stabilization 2

GoPro HB-Series AEWAL-001 1mm

92 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews

The Ultra Wide Lens Mod for GoPro HERO13 Black receives glowing reviews for its impressive 177-degree field of view and sharp image quality with minimal distortion. Users highlight its ease of installation, sturdy build, and how it expands creative possibilities for action shots and landscapes. While the Q&A section remains unanswered, the five-star ratings consistently praise its cinematic upgrade potential.

Pros
  • Wide 177-degree field of view
  • Sharp image quality with little distortion
  • Easy to attach and sturdy build
  • Expands creative filming possibilities
  • Works well for action and landscape shots
Cons
  • Q&A questions remain unanswered
  • Compatibility with older GoPro models uncertain
👍 Field of view 5
👍 Image quality 4
👍 Ease of installation 3
👍 Build quality 3
👍 Creative expansion 4
👎 Compatibility 2

Scores

Street
Nikon
91
GoPro
85
Budget
Nikon
90
GoPro
72
Macro
Nikon
89
GoPro
45
Portrait
Nikon
83
GoPro
87
Travel
Nikon
86
GoPro
72
Video Cinema
Nikon
77
GoPro
71
Wildlife Sports
Nikon
71
GoPro
66
Landscape
Nikon
70
GoPro
58
Professional
Nikon
70
GoPro
70

Specifications

Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mmGoPro HB-Series AEWAL-001 1mm
Optics
Typezoomwide-angle
Focal Length Min18 mm1 mm
Focal Length Max55 mm1 mm
Elements7—
Groups5—
Aspherical Elements2★—
ED Elements1★—
CoatingSuper Integrated Coatinghydrophobic lens coating
Aperture
Max Aperturef/3.5f/0
Min Aperture3.5-5.6f/0
Constant✗—
Diaphragm Blades7★—
Build
MountNikon FGoPro HERO Black Mount
FormatAPS-C★—
Weather Sealed—✓★
Weight0.20 kg0.10 kg★
Filter Thread55 mm—
AF & Stabilization
AF Typepulse stepping motor★—
Stabilization✓✓
Stabilization Stops4 stops★—
Focus
Min Focus Distance55 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

GoPro HB-Series AEWAL-001 1mm

  • Strong bokeh (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong aperture (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
  • Below average macro (12th percentile)12th %ile
  • Below average versatility (33rd percentile)

Pricing

GoPro HB-Series AEWAL-001 1mm is €55 cheaper (1.5x less).

Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm0.631score per dollar
vs
GoPro HB-Series AEWAL-001 1mm0.818score per dollar

GoPro HB-Series AEWAL-001 1mm offers 1.3x better value for money

Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm

GoPro HB-Series AEWAL-001 1mm

Verdict

★ Winner: Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm

Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.

Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm Better at:

MacroBudgetStreetTravelLandscapeVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

GoPro HB-Series AEWAL-001 1mm Better at:

Portrait

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