Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
Meike MK-S-35mm 35mm
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
Meike MK-S-35mm 35mm
The Meike 35mm F2.0 Full Frame AF lens impresses with its sharpness, fast autofocus, and lightweight build at a budget-friendly price. Many photographers highlight its excellent value compared to more expensive native lenses, with pleasing bokeh and good color rendering. Some users note minor issues like vignetting at wide apertures and a plastic ring on the front, but overall it’s a solid performer for street, portrait, and everyday photography.
Pros
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Excellent sharpness and contrast
- Great value for the price
- Lightweight and portable
- Pleasing bokeh
Cons
- Vignetting at wide apertures
- No image stabilization
- Plastic front ring
- Mediocre minimum focusing distance
- Flare present wide open
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm | Meike MK-S-35mm 35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 35 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 7 | 6 |
| Groups | 5 | 5 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | Multi-Layer Nano Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/1.7 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 8★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.20 kg | 0.18 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 49 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | pulse stepping motor★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 55 mm★ | 300 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.111x★ |
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
Meike MK-S-35mm 35mm
- Strong build (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (74th percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (66th percentile)
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average bokeh (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average macro (31st percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
