Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
Nikon
96 Overall Score
vs
Viltrox Air AF 50mm f/2 Air FE 50mm
Viltrox
55 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
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
Viltrox Air AF 50mm f/2 Air FE 50mm
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Budget
Street
Macro
Portrait
Travel
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Professional
Landscape
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm | Viltrox Air AF 50mm f/2 Air FE 50mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 50 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 7 | 13 |
| Groups | 5 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | water- and smudge-resistant coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/2 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.20 kg | 0.20 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | pulse stepping motor | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 55 mm★ | 510 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:9.09★ |
Pros & Cons
Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
- Strong macro (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong stabilization (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong af (84th percentile)84th %ile
Viltrox Air AF 50mm f/2 Air FE 50mm
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong af (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong optical (78th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm0.322score per dollar
vs
Viltrox Air AF 50mm f/2 Air FE 50mm0.274score per dollar
Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
Scores 96 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.
