Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
Canon L-series EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS II USM
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
Canon L-series EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS II USM
The Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS II USM lens is widely praised for its fast and quiet autofocus, lightweight design, and excellent image quality for the price. Users appreciate the effective image stabilization and compatibility across Canon DSLR and mirrorless cameras. However, a notable minority report reliability issues, such as lens errors and shutdowns, and some find the f/5.6 maximum aperture limiting in low light. Overall, most buyers consider it a great value for wildlife, sports, and travel photography.
Pros
- Fast and quiet autofocus
- Lightweight and portable design
- Excellent image quality
- Effective image stabilization (IS II)
- Great value for the price
Cons
- Occasional reliability issues (lens errors)
- F/5.6 max aperture limits low-light performance
- Not weather-sealed
- Slow manual focus adjustment
- Some chromatic aberration outdoors
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm | Canon L-series EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS II USM | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| 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 | 2★ |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | Fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/70 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | 4-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 8★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Canon EF |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.20 kg★ | 1.05 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | pulse stepping motor | USM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops | 4 stops |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 55 mm★ | 1.20 m |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.21x★ |
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
Canon L-series EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS II USM
- Strong af (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong stabilization (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong versatility (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong optical (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average aperture (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average bokeh (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average macro (27th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm offers 3.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 22 specs.
