Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
Sigma EX 726306 80-400mm
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 EX 726306 80-400mm
The Sigma 80-400mm lens offers good value for money compared to the Nikon equivalent, with decent optics and vibration reduction. However, users report issues with stiff zoom and focus rings, and the autofocus can be noisy. While some find it excellent for wildlife photography after practice, others prefer saving for the Nikon version due to build quality concerns.
Pros
- Good value for money
- Decent optics
- Effective vibration reduction
- Handheld usability
- Good for wildlife photography
Cons
- Stiff zoom and focus rings
- Noisy autofocus
- VR drift over time
- Inferior build quality compared to Nikon
- Learning curve for sharp images
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm | Sigma EX 726306 80-400mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 80 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 400 mm |
| Elements | 7 | — |
| Groups | 5 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1 | 4★ |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/4.5 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | 4.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weight | 0.20 kg★ | 1.75 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | pulse stepping motor★ | HSM |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 55 mm | 35 mm★ |
Pros & Cons
Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
- Strong macro (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong stabilization (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong build (84th percentile)84th %ile
Sigma EX 726306 80-400mm
- Strong macro (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong versatility (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong bokeh (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
- Below average build (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average social proof (17th percentile)17th %ile
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 20 specs.