Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar H-RSA100400 400mm
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
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar H-RSA100400 400mm
The Panasonic Leica 100-400mm II lens receives mostly glowing reviews for its sharpness, compact size, and compatibility with teleconverters, especially for bird and wildlife photography on Micro Four Thirds bodies. However, a few users report issues with stiff zoom and focus rings, a poorly designed lens hood, and subpar video performance, which temper the overall enthusiasm.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness
- Compact and lightweight design
- Compatible with teleconverters
- Great for bird and wildlife photography
- Improved image stabilization
Cons
- Stiff zoom ring
- Stiff focus ring
- Poor lens hood design
- Subpar video performance
- Zoom lock ring requires force
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar H-RSA100400 400mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 100 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 400 mm |
| Elements | 7 | 20 |
| Groups | 5 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | Multi-Coated |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | APS-C★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.20 kg★ | 0.98 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 72 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | pulse stepping motor★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 55 mm★ | 1.30 m |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.25x★ |
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
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar H-RSA100400 400mm
- Strong optical (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong versatility (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
- Strong social proof (70th percentile)
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (25th percentile)
- Below average macro (27th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar H-RSA100400 400mm
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.
