Canon RF45mm F1.2 STM 45mm
Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
What Buyers Say
Canon RF45mm F1.2 STM 45mm
This 45mm f/1.2 lens is praised for its excellent value, offering a fast aperture and good image quality at a budget-friendly price. Users highlight its sharpness, lightweight design, and ability to create beautiful background separation. However, some note significant focus shift at f/2-2.8, softness and contrast drop-off wide open, and strong vignetting before correction. It is considered a great creative tool for hobbyists but may not meet the demands of professional work or video use.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Fast f/1.2 aperture
- Sharp image quality
- Lightweight and compact
- Beautiful background separation
Cons
- Focus shift at f/2-2.8
- Softness and contrast drop at f/1.2
- Strong vignetting before correction
- Not ideal for video autofocus
- No image stabilization
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
Scores
Specifications
| Canon RF45mm F1.2 STM 45mm | Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 45 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 45 mm | 55 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 7 |
| Groups | 7 | 5 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| ED Elements | — | 1★ |
| Coating | SSC (Super Spectra Coating) | Super Integrated Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.2 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Nikon F |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.35 kg | 0.20 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | pulse stepping motor |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 450 mm | 55 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:7.7★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Canon RF45mm F1.2 STM 45mm
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong build (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- 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
Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm offers 2.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.
