Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
Meike 50mm F1.8 E 50mm
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
Meike 50mm F1.8 E 50mm
This 50mm f/1.8 lens from Meike receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, praised for its sharp image quality, smooth autofocus, and solid build for an affordable price. Users highlight its excellent bokeh, low-light performance, and versatility for portraits and everyday use. A few minor complaints mention a tricky lens hood and a relatively long minimum focus distance.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Smooth autofocus
- Solid build quality
- Great value for money
- Beautiful bokeh
Cons
- Tricky lens hood attachment
- Long minimum focus distance
- Easily overexposes outdoors
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm | Meike 50mm F1.8 E 50mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 50 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 7 | 11 |
| Groups | 5 | 7 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | Multilayered Coatings |
| 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 | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.20 kg★ | 0.30 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★ | 630 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
Meike 50mm F1.8 E 50mm
- Strong user sentiment (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong build (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong social proof (77th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm offers 2.1x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
