Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
Canon L EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM 100mm
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 EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM 100mm
Most buyers are thrilled with this macro lens, praising its sharpness, lightweight build, and value for money. However, a few received units with cosmetic damage or focus issues, and one reviewer reported a cracked lens hood. Overall, the lens performs well for product and toy photography, but quality control on refurbished units is inconsistent.
Pros
- Sharp macro detail
- Lightweight and sturdy build
- Great value for money
- Excellent for product photography
- Quiet autofocus operation
Cons
- Inconsistent refurbished quality
- Cracked lens hood in shipping
- Focus fading issue on some units
- Visible scratches and wear on glass
- Motor noise during autofocus
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm | Canon L EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM 100mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 100 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 100 mm |
| Elements | 7 | 15 |
| Groups | 5 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | Super Spectra coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/32 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Canon EF |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.20 kg★ | 0.63 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | pulse stepping motor | USM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops | 5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 55 mm★ | 300 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:1★ |
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 EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM 100mm
- Strong stabilization (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong af (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong optical (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average aperture (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average bokeh (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm offers 2.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 2 of 22 specs.
