Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
TTArtisan AF 23mm f/1.8 23mm
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
TTArtisan AF 23mm f/1.8 23mm
The TTArtisan AF 23mm F1.8 lens receives mostly positive feedback for its exceptional sharpness, solid metal build, and impressive low-light performance at a budget price. However, several users report inconsistent autofocus accuracy, especially with moving subjects, and one unit failed within two months. Overall, it is seen as a great value lens that punches above its weight class.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness for the price
- Solid metal construction
- Impressive low-light performance
- Great value for money
- USB-C port for firmware updates
Cons
- Inconsistent autofocus accuracy
- Autofocus sluggish with moving subjects
- Unit failed within 60 days
- Slightly muted colors
- Not on par with other TTArtisan releases
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm | TTArtisan AF 23mm f/1.8 23mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 23 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 23 mm |
| Elements | 7 | 11 |
| Groups | 5 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.20 kg★ | 0.21 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | pulse stepping motor | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 55 mm★ | 300 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
TTArtisan AF 23mm f/1.8 23mm
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong build (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong macro (69th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
TTArtisan AF 23mm f/1.8 23mm offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 20 specs.
