Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
Retropia Fujifilm X-Mount Compatible 32mm
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
Retropia Fujifilm X-Mount Compatible 32mm
This lens is a fun, low-cost toy for creating vintage-looking photos, but it has serious quality and compatibility issues. Many users praise its unique color effects and lightweight build, but a significant number report it simply doesn't work or fails to meet advertised expectations. The lack of autofocus, problematic purple vignetting, and missing parts for the Oreo-style design are common complaints. It's best suited for casual experimentation with realistic expectations.
Pros
- Unique vintage color effects
- Lightweight and portable
- Fun for casual photography
- Low price point
- Good build quality for toy lens
Cons
- Incompatibility with some camera modes
- Purple vignetting can be overwhelming
- Missing advertised parts (Oreo design)
- No autofocus or manual focus
- Some units non-functional (completely opaque)
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm | Retropia Fujifilm X-Mount Compatible 32mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 32 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 32 mm |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/11 |
| Min Aperture | — | f/11 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Canon RF |
| Format | — | micro-four-thirds |
| Weight | 0.20 kg | 0.05 kg★ |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | SWM | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 55 mm★ | 1.50 m |
Pros & Cons
Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
- Strong macro (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong versatility (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong stabilization (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average optical (19th percentile)19th %ile
Retropia Fujifilm X-Mount Compatible 32mm
- Strong build (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong stabilization (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average af (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average optical (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Retropia Fujifilm X-Mount Compatible 32mm offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 82 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 1 of 12 specs.
