Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
Nikon
96 Overall Score
vs
Sony Alpha SAL18250 Alpha DT 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 High Magnification
Sony
54 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
Sony Alpha SAL18250 Alpha DT 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 High Magnification
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Scores
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Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Professional
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm | Sony Alpha SAL18250 Alpha DT 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 High Magnification | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 250 mm |
| Elements | 7 | 16 |
| Groups | 5 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | 3.5-6.3 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony A |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.20 kg★ | 0.44 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | pulse stepping motor★ | — |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | — |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 55 mm★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
- Strong macro (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong stabilization (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong build (84th percentile)84th %ile
Sony Alpha SAL18250 Alpha DT 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 High Magnification
- Strong versatility (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong aperture (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong bokeh (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong optical (70th percentile)
- Below average macro (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm0.322score per dollar
vs
Sony Alpha SAL18250 Alpha DT 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 High Magnification0.374score per dollar
Sony Alpha SAL18250 Alpha DT 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 High Magnification offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
Scores 96 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 20 specs.
