Sony G 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G OSS
Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
What Buyers Say
Sony G 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G OSS
The Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS lens is widely praised for its sharpness, compact size, good image stabilization, and versatile zoom range. Many users highlight its excellent build quality, fast autofocus, and balanced handling on full-frame and APS-C bodies. However, drawbacks include a lack of a tripod collar, occasional autofocus hunting in low light, and some reports of sample variation or softness at certain focal lengths. Several reviewers note it feels heavy, especially on smaller cameras, and some find the variable aperture limiting in dim conditions.
Pros
- Sharp images across zoom range
- Compact and lightweight design
- Effective Optical SteadyShot stabilization
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Solid build quality
Cons
- Lacks tripod collar
- Autofocus hunts in low light
- Variable aperture limits low-light performance
- Heavy for smaller camera bodies
- Sample variation (decentered/soft copies)
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
Scores
Specifications
| Sony G 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G OSS | Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 70 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 55 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 7 |
| Groups | 13 | 5 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| Coating | Nano AR Coating | Super Integrated Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/29 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | 4.5-5.6 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon F |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.85 kg | 0.20 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 72 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear Autofocus Motor | pulse stepping motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 900 mm | 55 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.31x★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Sony G 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G OSS
- Strong optical (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong versatility (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
- Below average aperture (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average bokeh (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average macro (31st percentile)
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
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm offers 12.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.
