Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 II
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
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 II
This lens is praised for its excellent value, lightweight design, and good image quality for the price. Users appreciate it as an affordable entry-level superzoom, especially for travel and casual wildlife photography. However, the lack of optical image stabilization and all-plastic build are noted as compromises, with some users finding the camera's IBIS insufficient at the long end.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Lightweight and compact
- Good image quality for the price
- Smooth zoom ring
- Solid build despite plastic
Cons
- No optical image stabilization
- All-plastic build
- Camera IBIS insufficient at 300mm
- Not weather sealed
- No lens hood included
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm | OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 II | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 75 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 7 | 18 |
| Groups | 5 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | ZERO coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | 4.8-6.7 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | APS-C★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.20 kg★ | 0.42 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | pulse stepping motor★ | MSC |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 55 mm★ | 900 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.18x★ |
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
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 II
- Strong versatility (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong optical (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average macro (28th percentile)
- Below average social proof (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 II
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.
