Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM 158-38mm

Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM 158-38mm

Canon
65 Overall Score
vs
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mm

Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mm

Nikon
91 Overall Score

Scores

Street
Canon
59
Nikon
99
Budget
Canon
58
Nikon
93
Travel
Canon
54
Nikon
89
Portrait
Canon
37
Nikon
86
Landscape
Canon
42
Nikon
83
Video Cinema
Canon
50
Nikon
83
Wildlife Sports
Canon
50
Nikon
81
Professional
Canon
50
Nikon
78
Macro
Canon
47
Nikon
70

Specifications

Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM 158-38mmNikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mm
Optics
Typeprimezoom
Focal Length Min24 mm16 mm
Focal Length Max24 mm50 mm
Elements69
Groups57
Aspherical Elements14★
ED Elements—1★
CoatingSuper Spectra coatingSuper Integrated Coating
Aperture
Max Aperturef/22f/3.5
Min Aperturef/2.83.5-6.3
Constant✓★✗
Diaphragm Blades77
Build
MountCanon EF-SNikon Z
FormatAPS-CAPS-C
Weather Sealed✗✗
Weight0.13 kg★0.14 kg
Filter Thread52 mm46 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeSTM★Stepping Motor
Stabilization✗✓★
Stabilization Stops—4.5 stops★
Focus
Min Focus Distance160 mm★200 mm
Max Magnification0.27x★0.2x

Pros & Cons

Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM 158-38mm

  • Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong build (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
  • Below average aperture (21st percentile)
  • Below average versatility (33rd percentile)

Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mm

  • Strong stabilization (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Strong versatility (83rd percentile)83rd %ile

Pricing

Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM 158-38mm is CA$229 cheaper (2.0x less).

Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM 158-38mm0.296score per dollar
vs
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mm0.204score per dollar

Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM 158-38mm offers 1.5x better value for money

Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM 158-38mm

Amazon.ca
CA$219
B&H Photo
CA$234
B&H Photo
refurbishedCA$2,894

Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mm

B&H Photo
CA$448

Verdict

★ Winner: Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mm

Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.

Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mm Better at:

MacroBudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

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