Nikon AF 18mm F2.8 D vs Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF 18mm F2.8 D and Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro.

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Product
Nikon AF 18mm F2.8 D
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
Name Nikon AF 18mm F2.8 D Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF 18mm F2.8 D
Manufacturer Nikon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF 18mm F2.8 D
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
Release Year 1994 2009
Release Date
MSRP N/A 1049 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF 18mm F2.8 D
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Telephoto
Macro
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF 18mm F2.8 D
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
Mount Nikon F Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon AF 18mm F2.8 D
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
Autofocus (AF) YesNote. See below for further information Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Nikon AF 18mm F2.8 D
Yes
Motor Type N/A No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 25 cm 30 cm
Maximum Magnification 1
Macro 1:1 No (No Macro lens) Yes
Aperture
Nikon AF 18mm F2.8 D
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF 18mm F2.8 D
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
Construction 13 elements  /  10 groups 15 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF 18mm F2.8 D
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
Focal Length 18 mm 100 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No Yes
IS
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF 18mm F2.8 D
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 82 mm 77 mm
Length 58 mm 123 mm
Weight 380 gr 625 gr
Other
Nikon AF 18mm F2.8 D
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 67 mm
Lens Hood No information Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A ET-73
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A