AstrHori AF 27mm f/2.8 27mm
AstrHori
47 Overall Score
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Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
Nikon
96 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
AstrHori AF 27mm f/2.8 27mm
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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
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Specifications
| AstrHori AF 27mm f/2.8 27mm | Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 27 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 27 mm | 55 mm |
| Elements | 6 | 7 |
| Groups | 5 | 5 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 2★ |
| ED Elements | — | 1★ |
| Coating | special coating | Super Integrated Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 6 | 7★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Nikon F |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.17 kg★ | 0.20 kg |
| Filter Thread | 39 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | pulse stepping motor |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm | 55 mm★ |
Pros & Cons
AstrHori AF 27mm f/2.8 27mm
- Strong build (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong macro (75th percentile)
- Below average social proof (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average bokeh (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average optical (31st 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
AstrHori AF 27mm f/2.8 27mm0.906score per dollar
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Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm0.322score per dollar
AstrHori AF 27mm f/2.8 27mm offers 2.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
Scores 96 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 20 specs.
