Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
Panasonic Lumix G VARIO H-FSA100300 100-300mm
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 Lumix G VARIO H-FSA100300 100-300mm
The Panasonic 100-300mm lens is widely praised for its solid build, sharp image quality, and lightweight design, making it an excellent budget-friendly telephoto option for wildlife and bird photography. Users appreciate the dual stabilization with Lumix bodies and the good value for money. However, a few reviewers noted autofocus difficulties with birds and the lack of a rubberized focus ring, and one returned the lens due to focusing issues. Overall, it is seen as a reliable mid-level lens that delivers good results without being life-changing.
Pros
- Solid build quality
- Sharp image quality
- Lightweight design
- Good value for money
- Dual stabilization with Lumix bodies
Cons
- Autofocus difficulties with birds
- Non-rubberized focus ring
- Focusing issues for some users
- No lens hood or bag included
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm | Panasonic Lumix G VARIO H-FSA100300 100-300mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 100 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 7 | 17 |
| Groups | 5 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | Power O.I.S. |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | 4.0-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | APS-C★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.20 kg★ | 0.52 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | pulse stepping motor | 240 fps linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops | 5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 55 mm★ | 1.50 m |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.21x★ |
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 Lumix G VARIO H-FSA100300 100-300mm
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong stabilization (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong versatility (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average macro (26th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
Panasonic Lumix G VARIO H-FSA100300 100-300mm
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.
