Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM vs Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G ED VR II

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM and Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G ED VR II.

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Product
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G ED VR II
Name Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G ED VR II
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 200mm F2 G ED VR II
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G ED VR II
Release Year 2013 2010
Release Date 2013-03-21
MSRP 249 USD 5999 USD
Last known price 185 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G ED VR II
Lens Type Standard / Normal Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G ED VR II
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 STM
Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G ED VR II
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Stepper motor No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 25 cm 190 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,36 8,3
Aperture
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G ED VR II
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
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G ED VR II
Construction 13 elements  /  11 groups 13 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G ED VR II
Focal Length 18-55 mm 200 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
Yes
VR II
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 4 stops N/A
Physical
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G ED VR II
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 69 mm 124 mm
Length 75 mm 203 mm
Weight 205 gr 2930 gr
Other
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G ED VR II
Filter Type Filter Thread Drop-in Filter
Filter Diameter 58 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-63C HK-31
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A