Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
Rokinon Cine DS100M-C 100mm
What Buyers Say
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
Rokinon Cine DS100M-C 100mm
The Rokinon 100mm macro lens is a hit among verified buyers, who praise its outstanding optical quality, robust build, and exceptional value for money, especially for macro and cinema work. Users note the manual focus and aperture ring provide reliable control, though some mention it lacks autofocus and vibration control, and the build quality could be improved. Overall, it delivers sharp, vibrant images and is versatile for both photography and filmmaking.
Pros
- Outstanding optical quality
- Exceptional value for money
- Solid build construction
- Smooth manual focus and aperture ring
- Versatile for macro and cinema
Cons
- No autofocus
- No vibration control
- Build quality could be improved
- Heavy weight
- Manual focus can be challenging handheld
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm | Rokinon Cine DS100M-C 100mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 100 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 100 mm |
| Elements | 7 | 15 |
| Groups | 5 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | Ultra Multi-Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | T32 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | T3.1 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Canon EF |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weight | 0.20 kg★ | 0.73 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | pulse stepping motor★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | — |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 55 mm★ | 305 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:1★ |
Pros & Cons
Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
- Strong macro (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong stabilization (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong build (84th percentile)84th %ile
Rokinon Cine DS100M-C 100mm
- Strong user sentiment (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong optical (74th percentile)
- Strong macro (67th percentile)
- Below average aperture (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average bokeh (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm offers 4.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
