Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
Brightin Star AF 12mm f/2.8 12mm
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
Brightin Star AF 12mm f/2.8 12mm
The Brightin Star 35mm f/0.95 manual lens is praised for its exceptional sharpness, fast aperture, and build quality, especially given its budget-friendly price. However, some users note it's a specialty lens requiring practice for manual focus, and at least one reviewer reported compatibility issues with certain Canon EOS R7 firmware. The Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 GM II lens receives high marks for sharpness and fast autofocus, but several Q&A posts raise concerns about internal movement when the camera is off. Overall, sentiment is very positive for both lenses, with a few isolated negatives.
Pros
- Excellent sharpness
- Fast f/0.95 aperture
- Affordable price
- Solid build quality
- Beautiful bokeh
Cons
- Manual focus requires practice
- No autofocus
- Potential compatibility issues with Canon R7 firmware
- Specialty lens not for beginners
- Heavy all-metal construction
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm | Brightin Star AF 12mm f/2.8 12mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 12 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 12 mm |
| Elements | 7 | 15 |
| Groups | 5 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 2 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | Multicoated |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | 5 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Canon RF |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.20 kg★ | 0.55 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 34 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | pulse stepping motor★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 55 mm★ | 240 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 2:1★ |
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
Brightin Star AF 12mm f/2.8 12mm
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong macro (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong optical (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong build (66th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (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 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.
