Tamron Di III 20mm f/2.8 DI III OSD 20mm
Tamron
44 Overall Score
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Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
Nikon
97 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Tamron Di III 20mm f/2.8 DI III OSD 20mm
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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
Street
Budget
Macro
Travel
Portrait
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Professional
Specifications
| Tamron Di III 20mm f/2.8 DI III OSD 20mm | Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 20 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 20 mm | 55 mm |
| Elements | — | 7 |
| Groups | — | 5 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 2★ |
| ED Elements | — | 1★ |
| Coating | Fluorine | Super Integrated Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 7★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon F |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | — | 0.20 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | OSD stepping motor | pulse stepping motor |
| Stabilization | — | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | — | 55 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:2★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Tamron Di III 20mm f/2.8 DI III OSD 20mm
- Strong aperture (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong build (70th percentile)
- Below average macro (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average social proof (28th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
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
Tamron Di III 20mm f/2.8 DI III OSD 20mm0.145score per dollar
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Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm0.325score per dollar
Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm offers 2.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
Scores 97 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.
