Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
Nikon
81 Overall Score
vs
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
89 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Street
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Video Cinema
Macro
Professional
Landscape
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | — | 16 |
| Groups | — | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 1★ |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | — | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 7★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Format | — | APS-C★ |
| Weight | 0.20 kg★ | 0.33 kg |
| Filter Thread | — | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | SWM | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 55 mm★ | 450 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.29x★ |
Pros & Cons
Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
- Strong macro (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong versatility (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average optical (20th percentile)20th %ile
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm0.420score per dollar
vs
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.109score per dollar
Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm offers 3.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 89 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 19 specs.
