Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
Panasonic LUMIX G Vario H-FSA14140 14-140mm
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
Panasonic LUMIX G Vario H-FSA14140 14-140mm
The Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-140mm f/3.5-5.6 II is widely praised as a versatile travel lens that covers a huge zoom range in a compact, lightweight body. Users love its portability and the convenience of not swapping lenses, though many note that image quality is slightly soft at the telephoto end and wide open. It works well for outdoor and well-lit scenes, but some report autofocus issues on Olympus bodies and noisy operation for video. Overall, it is considered an excellent all-rounder for hobbyists and a great value for the price.
Pros
- Compact and lightweight design
- Versatile 10x zoom range (14-140mm)
- Great for travel and all-in-one use
- Good image quality for the price
- Effective image stabilization (OIS)
Cons
- Soft at telephoto end and wide open
- Autofocus issues on some Olympus bodies
- Noisy operation for video recording
- Not as sharp as pro-level lenses
- Loose internal parts reported by some users
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm | Panasonic LUMIX G Vario H-FSA14140 14-140mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 14 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 140 mm |
| Elements | 7 | 14 |
| Groups | 5 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | Multi-Coated |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | APS-C★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.20 kg★ | 0.27 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | pulse stepping motor★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 55 mm★ | 300 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:4★ |
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
Panasonic LUMIX G Vario H-FSA14140 14-140mm
- Strong versatility (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong optical (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong build (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
