Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM vs Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM and Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G.

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Product
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G
Name Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm F1.8 G
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G
Release Year 2013 2011
Release Date 2013-03-21
MSRP 249 USD 220 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 50mm F1.8 G
Lens Type Standard / Normal Standard / Normal
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 50mm F1.8 G
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 50mm F1.8 G
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 45 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,36
Aperture
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G
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
F1,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G
Construction 13 elements  /  11 groups 7 elements  /  6 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G
Focal Length 18-55 mm 50 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 4 stops N/A
Physical
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 69 mm 72 mm
Length 75 mm 52 mm
Weight 205 gr 185 gr
Other
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 58 mm 58 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-63C HB-47
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A