Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
Sirui Sniper 33mm f/1.2 33mm
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
Sirui Sniper 33mm f/1.2 33mm
The Sirui Sniper 23mm F1.2 lens is widely praised for its excellent value, sharp image quality, and fast autofocus, making it a strong choice for video and stills on APS-C cameras. Users highlight its lightweight build, beautiful bokeh, and solid performance in low light, though some note occasional autofocus inconsistencies and noticeable chromatic aberration. Overall, it delivers premium features at a budget-friendly price, with a few minor trade-offs in corner sharpness and contrast.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Sharp image quality
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Lightweight and portable
- Beautiful bokeh
Cons
- Occasional autofocus inconsistency
- Noticeable chromatic aberration
- Softness at wide apertures
- Lower contrast than premium lenses
- Heavier than kit lens
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm | Sirui Sniper 33mm f/1.2 33mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 33 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 33 mm |
| Elements | 7 | 11 |
| Groups | 5 | 10 |
| 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/1.2 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.20 kg★ | 0.40 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | pulse stepping motor | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 55 mm★ | 400 mm |
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
Sirui Sniper 33mm f/1.2 33mm
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong build (78th percentile)
- Strong social proof (74th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
