Canon EF 40mm F2.8 STM vs Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 40mm F2.8 STM and Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED .

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Product
Canon EF 40mm F2.8 STM
Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED
Name Canon EF 40mm F2.8 STM Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 40mm F2.8 STM
Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED
Release Year 2012 2004
Release Date
MSRP 199 USD 459 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF 40mm F2.8 STM
Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED
Lens Type Standard / Normal Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF 40mm F2.8 STM
Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED
Mount Canon EF Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) Yes
Focus
Canon EF 40mm F2.8 STM
Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED
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 30 cm 38 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Canon EF 40mm F2.8 STM
Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F3,5-4,5
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 18 mm
F4,5 at 70 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Canon EF 40mm F2.8 STM
Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED
Construction 6 elements  /  4 groups 15 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Canon EF 40mm F2.8 STM
Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED
Focal Length 40 mm 18-70 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
52 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Canon EF 40mm F2.8 STM
Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 68 mm 73 mm
Length 23 mm 75 mm
Weight 130 gr 420 gr
Other
Canon EF 40mm F2.8 STM
Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 52 mm 67 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ES-52 HB-32
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A