Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS vs Nikon AF 35mm F2 D

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS and Nikon AF 35mm F2 D .

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Product
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Nikon AF 35mm F2 D
Name Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS Nikon AF 35mm F2 D
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF 35mm F2 D
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Nikon AF 35mm F2 D
Release Year 2007 1995
Release Date
MSRP 199 USD 389 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Nikon AF 35mm F2 D
Lens Type Standard / Normal Wide Angle Lens
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Nikon AF 35mm F2 D
Mount Canon EF-S Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Nikon AF 35mm F2 D
Autofocus (AF) Yes YesNote. See below for further information
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Nikon AF 35mm F2 D
Motor Type No information N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 25 cm 25 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Nikon AF 35mm F2 D
Maximum Aperture F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 18 mm
F5,6 at 55 mm
Variable Aperture
F2
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Nikon AF 35mm F2 D
Construction 11 elements  /  9 groups 6 elements  /  5 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Nikon AF 35mm F2 D
Focal Length 18-55 mm 35 mm
Zoom Range 37 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No
IS
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Nikon AF 35mm F2 D
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 68 mm 64 mm
Length 70 mm 43 mm
Weight 200 gr 205 gr
Other
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Nikon AF 35mm F2 D
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 58 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-60C HN-3
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A