Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
Viltrox FV-Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 FE
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
Viltrox FV-Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 FE
The Sony 16mm f/1.8 G lens is widely praised for its compact size, sharpness, and excellent low-light performance, making it a favorite for astrophotography and wide-angle work. Users appreciate the fast and reliable autofocus, lightweight build, and the ability to use standard 67mm filters. A few criticisms include noticeable vignetting at the corners and the lack of an included lens case at this price point.
Pros
- Compact and lightweight
- Sharp image quality
- Fast f/1.8 aperture for low light
- Fast and reliable autofocus
- Standard 67mm filter thread
Cons
- Noticeable corner vignetting
- No lens case included
- Expensive for some buyers
- Too wide for some subjects
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm | Viltrox FV-Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 FE | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 16 mm |
| Elements | 7 | 15 |
| Groups | 5 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 2 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 4★ |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.20 kg★ | 0.30 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | pulse stepping motor | XD linear motors★ |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 55 mm★ | 150 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.25x★ |
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
Viltrox FV-Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 FE
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong optical (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong build (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm offers 4.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.
