Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
Sigma APO DG OS HSM 737101 150-500mm
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 APO DG OS HSM 737101 150-500mm
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this Sigma 150-500mm lens, praising its excellent image quality, sharpness, and value for money compared to expensive Nikon alternatives. The optical stabilization is highly effective, and the build quality feels solid and professional. However, the lens is noted to be very heavy, and its slow aperture (f/5-6.3) makes it challenging for indoor or low-light sports photography. Some users also reported autofocus issues after extended use or in low light.
Pros
- Excellent image quality and sharpness
- Great value for money
- Effective optical stabilization
- Solid and professional build quality
- Smooth zoom and focus rings
Cons
- Very heavy and bulky
- Slow aperture for low light
- Autofocus issues after extended use
- Autofocus unreliable in low light
- Lens cap feels flimsy
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm | Sigma APO DG OS HSM 737101 150-500mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 150 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 500 mm |
| Elements | 7 | 21 |
| Groups | 5 | 15 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | super multilayer lens coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | 5-6.3 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Canon EF |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weight | 0.20 kg★ | 1.78 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 86 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | pulse stepping motor★ | HSM |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops | 4 stops |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 55 mm★ | 2.20 m |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:5.2★ |
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 APO DG OS HSM 737101 150-500mm
- Strong optical (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong stabilization (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong versatility (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong social proof (71st percentile)
- Below average build (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (25th percentile)
- Below average macro (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm offers 16.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.
