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 |