Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
Fujifilm XF 90mm f/2 R LM WR 90mm
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
Fujifilm XF 90mm f/2 R LM WR 90mm
This Fujifilm lens receives outstanding praise for its sharpness, fast autofocus, and excellent build quality. Users highlight its superior resolution and color rendition, making it ideal for sports and portrait photography. The lack of image stabilization is noted as a limitation for indoor use, but overall it is considered a top-tier lens.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Excellent build quality
- Superior color rendition
- Weather resistance
Cons
- No image stabilization
- Limited indoor use without IS
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm | Fujifilm XF 90mm f/2 R LM WR 90mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 90 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 90 mm |
| Elements | 7 | 11 |
| Groups | 5 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | 0 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | Super EBC Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/2 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Fujifilm X |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.20 kg★ | 0.54 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 62 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | pulse stepping motor | Quad Linear Motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 55 mm★ | 600 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.2x★ |
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
Fujifilm XF 90mm f/2 R LM WR 90mm
- Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong build (67th percentile)
- Below average macro (31st percentile)
- Below average bokeh (31st percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm offers 8.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
