Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II
Canon
76 Overall Score
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Nikon NIKKOR AF-S NIKKOR 16-35mm f/4G ED VR
Nikon
77 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Street
Macro
Travel
Landscape
Video Cinema
Portrait
Professional
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II | Nikon NIKKOR AF-S NIKKOR 16-35mm f/4G ED VR | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 11 | 17 |
| Groups | 9 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | Super Spectra coating | Nano Crystal Coat |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 6 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF-S | Nikon F |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.20 kg★ | 0.68 kg |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Micro Motor | Silent Wave Motor |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | 2.5 stops |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm★ | 290 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.34x | 1:4★ |
Pros & Cons
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong build (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong versatility (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (8th percentile)8th %ile
Nikon NIKKOR AF-S NIKKOR 16-35mm f/4G ED VR
- Strong optical (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong bokeh (78th percentile)
- Strong versatility (75th percentile)
- Strong macro (74th percentile)
Pricing
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II
Nikon NIKKOR AF-S NIKKOR 16-35mm f/4G ED VR
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR AF-S NIKKOR 16-35mm f/4G ED VR
Scores 77 overall, wins 4 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.
