Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
Rokinon Reflex 300M-M-BK 300mm
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 Reflex 300M-M-BK 300mm
The Rokinon 300mm f/6.3 mirror lens is a mixed bag: users praise its compact size, lightweight build, and low price, noting that it can produce sharp images when focus is nailed. However, many struggle with manual focusing, the very thin depth of field, the need for high shutter speeds or a tripod, and the characteristic donut bokeh. It's best suited for patient photographers who understand the limitations of a mirror lens.
Pros
- Compact and lightweight
- Low price
- Good value for money
- Solid build quality
- Acceptable sharpness when focused correctly
Cons
- Difficult manual focus
- Very shallow depth of field
- Donut bokeh (out-of-focus highlights)
- No image stabilization
- Requires tripod or high shutter speed
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm | Rokinon Reflex 300M-M-BK 300mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 300 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 7 | 9 |
| Groups | 5 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | 0 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | UMC (Ultra Multi Coated) |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/6.3 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/6.3 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Fujifilm X |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.20 kg★ | 0.34 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★ | 900 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | Not specified by |
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
Rokinon Reflex 300M-M-BK 300mm
- Strong build (68th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm offers 2.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
