Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
Nikon
81 Overall Score
vs
Pentax D FA 15-30mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR 30mm
Pentax
42 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Macro
Street
Travel
Video Cinema
Portrait
Professional
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm | Pentax D FA 15-30mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR 30mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 15 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 30 mm |
| Elements | — | 18 |
| Groups | — | 13 |
| Coating | — | Super Protect & HD Multi-Layer Coatings |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | — | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Pentax K |
| Format | — | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.20 kg★ | 1.04 kg |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | SWM | SDM |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 55 mm★ | 280 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.2x★ |
Pros & Cons
Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
- Strong macro (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong versatility (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average optical (20th percentile)20th %ile
Pentax D FA 15-30mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR 30mm
- Strong optical (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong versatility (72nd percentile)
- Below average build (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average bokeh (23rd percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm0.800score per dollar
vs
Pentax D FA 15-30mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR 30mm1.229score per dollar
Pentax D FA 15-30mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR 30mm offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
Scores 81 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 18 specs.
