Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR vs Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS

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Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Name Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Manufacturer Nikon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Release Year 2007 2007
Release Date
MSRP 199 USD 199 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Lens Type Standard / Normal Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Mount Nikon F Canon EF-S
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes Yes
Focus
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 28 cm 25 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
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
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
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Construction 11 elements  /  18 groups 11 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Focal Length 18-55 mm 18-55 mm
Zoom Range 37 mm 37 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
VR
No
IS
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 73 mm 68 mm
Length 79 mm 70 mm
Weight 265 gr 200 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 52 mm 58 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-45 EW-60C
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A