Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS II vs Nikon PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS II and Nikon PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED.

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Product
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS II
Nikon PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED
Name Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS II Nikon PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED
Also known as Nikon Nikkor PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS II
Nikon PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED
Release Year 2011 2008
Release Date
MSRP 199 USD 1979 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS II
Nikon PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED
Lens Type Standard / Normal Telephoto
Tilt Shift
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS II
Nikon PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED
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 II
Nikon PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED
Autofocus (AF) Yes Note. See below for further informationNo
Manual focus only
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes N/ANo
Motor Type No information N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 25 cm 39 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS II
Nikon PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED
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
F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS II
Nikon PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED
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 II
Nikon PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED
Focal Length 18-55 mm 85 mm
Zoom Range 37 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
IS
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS II
Nikon PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 68 mm 82 mm
Length 70 mm 107 mm
Weight 200 gr 650 gr
Other
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS II
Nikon PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 58 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-60C HB-22
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A