Olympus M.Zuiko 12mm f/2 12mm
Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
What Buyers Say
Olympus M.Zuiko 12mm f/2 12mm
This compact wide-angle lens is praised for its sharpness, especially in astrophotography and low-light conditions. Users love its small size and metal build, though some note a rough mounting mechanism. Overall, it delivers excellent image quality for its class.
Pros
- Compact and lightweight design
- Excellent sharpness
- Great for astrophotography
- Metal build quality
- Good micro contrast
Cons
- Rough mounting mechanism
- Not a daily lens for everyone
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
| Olympus M.Zuiko 12mm f/2 12mm | Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 12 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 12 mm | 55 mm |
| Elements | 11 | 7 |
| Groups | 8 | 5 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 2 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | ZERO Coating | Super Integrated Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2 | 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 | 0.13 kg★ | 0.20 kg |
| Filter Thread | 46 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | MSC | pulse stepping motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 200 mm | 55 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.08x★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Olympus M.Zuiko 12mm f/2 12mm
- Strong build (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (75th percentile)
- Strong optical (69th percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (66th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average macro (32nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd 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 3.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
