Nikon AF 16mm F2.8 D Fisheye vs Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF 16mm F2.8 D Fisheye and Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM .
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Product |
Nikon AF 16mm F2.8 D Fisheye |
Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM |
Name | Nikon AF 16mm F2.8 D Fisheye | Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM |
Also known as | Nikon Nikkor AF 16mm F2.8 D Fisheye | |
Manufacturer | Nikon | Canon |
SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Nikon AF 16mm F2.8 D Fisheye |
Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM |
Release Year | 1993 | 2006 |
Release Date | ||
MSRP | 999 USD | 1179 USD |
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Lens Type |
Nikon AF 16mm F2.8 D Fisheye |
Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM |
Lens Type |
Wide Angle Lens Fisheye |
Standard / Normal |
Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Nikon AF 16mm F2.8 D Fisheye |
Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM |
Mount | Nikon F | Canon EF-S |
Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | Yes |
Focus |
Nikon AF 16mm F2.8 D Fisheye |
Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM |
Autofocus (AF) | YesNote. See below for further information | Yes |
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor |
No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor Compatible Cameras for Nikon AF 16mm F2.8 D Fisheye |
Yes |
Motor Type | N/A | No information |
Focus Method | No information | No information |
Closest Focusing Distance | 25 cm | 35 cm |
Maximum Magnification | ||
Aperture |
Nikon AF 16mm F2.8 D Fisheye |
Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM |
Maximum Aperture | F2,8 | F2,8 |
Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Nikon AF 16mm F2.8 D Fisheye |
Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM |
Construction | 8 elements / 5 groups | 19 elements / 12 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Nikon AF 16mm F2.8 D Fisheye |
Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM |
Focal Length | 16 mm | 17-55 mm |
Zoom Range | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
38 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 16mm F2.8 D Fisheye |
Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM |
Weather Sealing | No | No |
Diameter | 63 mm | 83 mm |
Length | 57 mm | 110 mm |
Weight | 290 gr | 645 gr |
Other |
Nikon AF 16mm F2.8 D Fisheye |
Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM |
Filter Type | Built-in Filter Holder | Filter Thread |
Filter Diameter | N/A | 77 mm |
Lens Hood | Included (Solid Construction) | Not Included |
Lens Hood SKU | N/A | EW-83J |
Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |