Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
Canon L EF 600mm f/4L IS III USM 600mm
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
Canon L EF 600mm f/4L IS III USM 600mm
The Canon RF 600mm f/4 L IS USM lens is widely praised for its exceptional sharpness, fast autofocus, and significant weight reduction compared to previous versions, making it a favorite among wildlife and bird photographers. However, a notable number of users report a serious image stabilization issue causing vertical blur at slower shutter speeds, particularly with the 5D Mark IV, which has led to frustration and some negative reviews. Other complaints include the flimsy included case, expensive replacement hood, and a few isolated quality control problems like stripped tripod foot screws and a failed front element coating.
Pros
- Exceptional image sharpness
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Significant weight reduction
- Good balance and handholdability
- Excellent with teleconverters
Cons
- Image stabilization blur at slow shutter speeds
- Flimsy included carrying case
- Expensive replacement lens hood
- Tripod foot screws stripped
- Front element coating failure
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm | Canon L EF 600mm f/4L IS III USM 600mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | super-telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 600 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 600 mm |
| Elements | 7 | 17 |
| Groups | 5 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | Super Spectra and Air Sphere Coatings |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/32 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Canon EF |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.20 kg★ | 3.05 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | pulse stepping motor | USM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops | 5.5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 55 mm★ | 4.20 m |
| 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
Canon L EF 600mm f/4L IS III USM 600mm
- Strong stabilization (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong af (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong optical (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average aperture (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average build (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average bokeh (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 22 specs.
