Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM vs Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM and Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED.

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Product
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED
Name Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
SKU 9518B002
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED
Release Year 2014 2005
Release Date 2014-05-13
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 1299 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED
Mount Canon EF Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) Yes
Focus
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Ring-Type Ultrasonic No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 28 cm 28 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,23
Aperture
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED
Maximum Aperture F4 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 9 No information
Optics
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED
Construction 16 elements  /  12 groups 7 elements  /  5 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 3 aspheric and 2 UD lens elements, plus fluorine coating No information
Focal Length
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED
Focal Length 16-35 mm 18-55 mm
Zoom Range 19 mm 37 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 4 stops N/A
Physical
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 83 mm 69 mm
Length 113 mm 74 mm
Weight 615 gr 210 gr
Other
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-82 HB-33
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A