Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon
85 Overall Score
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Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
Nikon
96 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
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Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
85 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews
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
Image quality 6
Build quality 4
Value for money 5
Weight and portability 4
Autofocus performance 3
Image stabilization 2
Scores
Budget
Street
Macro
Travel
Portrait
Wildlife Sports
Video Cinema
Landscape
Professional
Specifications
| Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM | Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 55 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 200 mm | 55 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 7 |
| Groups | 11 | 5 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | — | Super Integrated Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4.5 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | 4.5-6.3 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF-M | Nikon F |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.09 kg★ | 0.20 kg |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | pulse stepping motor |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 3.5 stops | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 1.00 m | 55 mm★ |
Pros & Cons
Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
- Strong build (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong stabilization (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong versatility (85th percentile)85th %ile
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
Pricing
Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM0.162score per dollar
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Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm0.322score per dollar
Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
Scores 96 overall, wins 3 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 21 specs.
