Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
Sony G 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS
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
Sony G 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS
The Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS lens is overwhelmingly praised for its sharpness, fast autofocus, and excellent image quality, making it a top choice for wildlife and bird photography. Users highlight the internal zoom design, which keeps the lens sealed and balanced, and note that while it is heavy, it is manageable with a monopod or tripod. A few reviewers mention issues with weight, low-light performance, and occasional quality control problems, but the overall sentiment is highly positive, with many calling it great value for the price.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Internal zoom design
- Great value for money
- Excellent for wildlife and birds
Cons
- Heavy weight
- Slow aperture for low light
- Large size
- Tripod or monopod recommended
- Occasional quality control issues
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm | Sony G 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 200 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 600 mm |
| Elements | 7 | 24 |
| Groups | 5 | 17 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 5★ |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | Nano AR Coating and Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/36 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | 5.6-6.3 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.20 kg★ | 2.11 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 95 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | pulse stepping motor★ | Direct Drive Super Sonic Wave AF Motor |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 55 mm★ | 2.40 m |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.66x★ |
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
Sony G 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS
- Strong optical (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong user sentiment (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong versatility (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average aperture (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average bokeh (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average build (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average macro (29th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm offers 24.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
