Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Canon
85 Overall Score
vs
Nikon Nikkor 2166 200mm
Nikon
83 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Portrait
Video Cinema
Macro
Street
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Professional
Specifications
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM | Nikon Nikkor 2166 200mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 55 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 135 mm | 200 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 13 |
| Groups | 12 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | Super Spectra Coating | Super Integrated Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | 4-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF-S | Nikon F |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.52 kg | 0.34 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | Silent Wave Motor |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops | 4 stops |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 390 mm | 200 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.28x | 1:3.5★ |
Pros & Cons
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong optical (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
Nikon Nikkor 2166 200mm
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong versatility (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong macro (84th percentile)84th %ile
Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched - Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM wins 2 specs while Nikon Nikkor 2166 200mm wins 4.