Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
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
Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
The Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L is widely praised as a versatile, sharp, and reliable everyday zoom, with many users calling it their go-to lens for travel, portraits, and general photography. Image stabilization and autofocus are consistently highlighted as excellent, though some note it's not the sharpest L lens and a few report issues like barrel wobble, dust ingress, or soft focus. Mixed experiences with retailer service and repair costs also temper overall enthusiasm.
Pros
- Versatile zoom range
- Sharp image quality
- Effective image stabilization
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Good build quality
Cons
- Barrel wobble and rattle
- Not the sharpest L lens
- Soft focus at wide angles
- Dust ingress under glass
- Plastic build quality
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm | Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 24 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 105 mm |
| Elements | 7 | 18 |
| Groups | 5 | 14 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | Super Spectra Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Canon RF |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.20 kg★ | 0.70 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | pulse stepping motor | USM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops | 5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 55 mm★ | 450 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.24x★ |
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
Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
- Strong stabilization (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong optical (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong af (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong versatility (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (25th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm offers 2.1x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 5 of 9 usage categories and 2 of 22 specs.
