Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR 18mm
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
Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR 18mm
The Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 lens is highly praised for its exceptional sharpness, fast autofocus, and versatile focal length, making it ideal for landscapes, astrophotography, and environmental portraits. Users note its premium build and weather-sealing, though some find it larger, heavier, and pricier than expected. A few mention a loose aperture ring and potential motor noise, but overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Versatile focal length
- Bright f/1.4 aperture
- Premium build quality
Cons
- Larger and heavier than expected
- Expensive price
- Loose aperture ring
- Potential motor noise
- No focus clutch
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm | Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR 18mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 18 mm |
| Elements | 7 | 15 |
| Groups | 5 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | Super EBC coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Fujifilm X |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.20 kg★ | 0.37 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 62 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | pulse stepping motor | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 55 mm★ | 200 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:6.67★ |
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
Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR 18mm
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong optical (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong macro (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.
