Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
Voigtländer Nokton 50mm f/1.2 50mm
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
Voigtländer Nokton 50mm f/1.2 50mm
The Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1.2 for Fuji X-mount is a manual focus lens that delivers impressive center sharpness and beautiful bokeh, though corner softness is noted. Users praise its solid build, compact size, and the EXIF data transfer via electronic contacts, which enhances the manual focusing experience. While some find it less sharp than Fuji's XF56, the film-like rendering and smooth bokeh make it a favorite for portraits.
Pros
- Excellent center sharpness
- Beautiful smooth bokeh
- Solid build quality
- Compact size
- EXIF data transfer via electronic contacts
Cons
- Soft corners
- Manual focus only
- Less sharp than Fuji XF56
- Mixed quality control (possible bad copy)
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm | Voigtländer Nokton 50mm f/1.2 50mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 50 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 7 | 9 |
| Groups | 5 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 2 |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/1.2 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 12★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Fujifilm X |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.20 kg★ | 0.29 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | pulse stepping motor★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 55 mm★ | 390 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:6★ |
Pros & Cons
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
Voigtländer Nokton 50mm f/1.2 50mm
- Strong build (75th percentile)
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average social proof (31st percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm offers 4.9x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
