OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO
OM System
69 Overall Score
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Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
Nikon
97 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO
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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
Landscape
Street
Budget
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Travel
Portrait
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Professional
Specifications
| OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO | Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 12 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 100 mm | 55 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 7 |
| Groups | 11 | 5 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 5★ | 1 |
| Coating | Z Coating Nano | Super Integrated Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Nikon F |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | APS-C★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.56 kg | 0.20 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 72 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | pulse stepping motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5 stops★ | 4 stops |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 150 mm | 55 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.3x★ | — |
Pros & Cons
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO
- Strong versatility (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong stabilization (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong build (65th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd 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
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO0.049score per dollar
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Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm0.325score per dollar
Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm offers 6.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.
