Rokinon Tilt-Shift TSL24M-N 24mm
Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
What Buyers Say
Rokinon Tilt-Shift TSL24M-N 24mm
The Rokinon 24mm f/3.5 tilt-shift lens receives mixed reviews. Many users praise its sharpness and value for money, especially for architectural and product photography, noting it's a great budget alternative to Canon or Nikon equivalents. However, a significant number of users report severe optical issues like flaring, ghosting, softness, and a mysterious light ring, with some calling it unusable. Build quality is generally seen as solid, but there are complaints about small knobs and drifting controls.
Pros
- Sharp optics
- Great value for money
- Solid build quality
- Effective for architecture
- Good for product photography
Cons
- Severe flaring and ghosting
- Soft images at some apertures
- Mysterious light ring
- Small knobs
- Controls drift
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
| Rokinon Tilt-Shift TSL24M-N 24mm | Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | tilt-shift | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 24 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 24 mm | 55 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 7 |
| Groups | 11 | 5 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 2 |
| ED Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| Coating | UMC | Super Integrated Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/3.5 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 7★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.68 kg | 0.20 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 82 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | pulse stepping motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 200 mm | 55 mm★ |
Pros & Cons
Rokinon Tilt-Shift TSL24M-N 24mm
- Strong optical (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong macro (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
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
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm offers 12.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
