Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
Zeiss Touit 32mm f/1.8 32mm
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
Zeiss Touit 32mm f/1.8 32mm
The Zeiss Touit 32mm f/1.8 lens is praised for its sharpness, excellent color rendering, and compact build, making it a favorite among Fuji and Sony APS-C users. However, several reviewers report reliability issues such as aperture ring sticking, black dots appearing at higher apertures, and firmware conflicts that required service. While many love the image quality and fast autofocus, the mixed durability feedback pulls the overall sentiment down.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Excellent color rendering
- Compact and lightweight design
- Fast autofocus
- Good build quality
Cons
- Aperture ring sticking issues
- Black dots at higher apertures
- Firmware conflicts requiring service
- Mechanical problems after warranty
- Not weather sealed
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm | Zeiss Touit 32mm f/1.8 32mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 32 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 32 mm |
| Elements | 7 | 8 |
| Groups | 5 | 5 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | Carl Zeiss T* anti-reflective coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/1.8 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Fujifilm X |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.20 kg★ | 0.21 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | pulse stepping motor★ | Auto Focus |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 55 mm★ | 300 mm |
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
Zeiss Touit 32mm f/1.8 32mm
- Strong bokeh (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong aperture (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong macro (69th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
Zeiss Touit 32mm f/1.8 32mm
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 20 specs.
