Nikon AF-S 18-35mm F3.5-4.5 G ED vs Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 18-35mm F3.5-4.5 G ED and Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM.

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Product
Nikon AF-S 18-35mm F3.5-4.5 G ED
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Name Nikon AF-S 18-35mm F3.5-4.5 G ED Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 18-35mm F3.5-4.5 G ED
Manufacturer Nikon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 18-35mm F3.5-4.5 G ED
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Release Year 2013 2013
Release Date
MSRP 749 USD 249 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 18-35mm F3.5-4.5 G ED
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S 18-35mm F3.5-4.5 G ED
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Mount Nikon F Canon EF-S
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) Yes
Focus
Nikon AF-S 18-35mm F3.5-4.5 G ED
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
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 28 cm 25 cm
Maximum Magnification 2 0,36
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 18-35mm F3.5-4.5 G ED
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Maximum Aperture F3,5-4,5
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 18 mm
F4,5 at 35 mm
Variable 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
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S 18-35mm F3.5-4.5 G ED
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Construction 12 elements  /  8 groups 13 elements  /  11 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 18-35mm F3.5-4.5 G ED
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Focal Length 18-35 mm 18-55 mm
Zoom Range 17 mm 37 mm
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-S 18-35mm F3.5-4.5 G ED
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 83 mm 69 mm
Length 95 mm 75 mm
Weight 385 gr 205 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 18-35mm F3.5-4.5 G ED
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 58 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-66 EW-63C
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Supplied accessories 77mm snap-on front lens cap, Rear lens cap LF-4, Bayonet Hood HB-66, Hard Case CL-1118