Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
Sigma DC Macro OS HSM 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM
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
Sigma DC Macro OS HSM 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM
This Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC OS HSM lens is widely praised for its versatility, sharpness, and fast aperture, making it an excellent upgrade from kit lenses. Users highlight the close focus capability, effective optical stabilization, and natural color rendition. Some note trade-offs like softness at the telephoto end, lack of full-time manual focus, and slightly higher weight. Overall, it offers great value for amateur photographers seeking a walkaround lens.
Pros
- Fast f/2.8 aperture at wide end
- Excellent close focus capability
- Effective optical stabilization (OS)
- Sharp images at wide focal lengths
- Natural color rendition
Cons
- Softness at 70mm f/4
- No full-time manual focus
- Slightly heavy weight
- Vignetting and barrel distortion at 17mm
- OS drains battery faster
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm | Sigma DC Macro OS HSM 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 70 mm |
| Elements | 7 | 4 |
| Groups | 5 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | 2.8-4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.20 kg★ | 0.54 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | pulse stepping motor★ | HSM |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops | 4 stops |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 55 mm★ | 220 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:2.7★ |
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
Sigma DC Macro OS HSM 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM
- Strong stabilization (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong versatility (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong aperture (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average build (21st percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
Sigma DC Macro OS HSM 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.
