Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
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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
Thypoch
This lens is praised for its internal zoom, compact build, and value, with many users preferring it over pricier Sony options. It delivers sharp images up to 40mm, but at 50mm it can be soft, and autofocus is not the fastest or quietest. Overall, it's a solid budget-friendly choice for travel and video work.
Pros
- Internal zoom design
- Compact and lightweight
- Great value for money
- Sharp up to 40mm
- Beautiful bokeh and sunstars
Cons
- Soft at 50mm
- Autofocus not fast or silent
- Not for pixel-peepers
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm | Thypoch | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 24 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 7 | 16 |
| Groups | 5 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 2 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 10★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.20 kg★ | 0.90 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | pulse stepping motor★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 55 mm★ | 300 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:4.63★ |
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
Thypoch
- Strong optical (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong versatility (74th percentile)
- Strong macro (69th percentile)
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (34th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (35th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm offers 4.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
