Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
Nikon
97 Overall Score
vs
Tamron SP 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di VC USD
Tamron
76 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
Tamron SP 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di VC USD
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Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm | Tamron SP 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di VC USD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 70 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 7 | 17 |
| Groups | 5 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | BBAR (Broad-Band Anti-Reflection) |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | 4-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weight | 0.20 kg★ | 0.43 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 62 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | pulse stepping motor★ | USD |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 55 mm★ | 950 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:4★ |
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
Tamron SP 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di VC USD
- Strong versatility (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong bokeh (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm0.880score per dollar
vs
Tamron SP 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di VC USD0.351score per dollar
Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm offers 2.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
Scores 97 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
