Canon EF 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II
Canon
75 Overall Score
vs
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
Nikon
95 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Portrait
Street
Budget
Macro
Landscape
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Specifications
| Canon EF 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 28 mm |
| Elements | 11 | 13 |
| Groups | 9 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| Coating | Super Spectra coating | Multi-Coated |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 6 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF-S | Nikon Z |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.20 kg★ | 0.45 kg |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Micro Motor | Stepping Motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.34x | 1:5.26★ |
Pros & Cons
Canon EF 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong build (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong versatility (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong aperture (78th percentile)
- Below average social proof (21st percentile)
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong optical (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
Pricing
Canon EF 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II0.228score per dollar
vs
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.80.062score per dollar
Canon EF 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II offers 3.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
Scores 95 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 22 specs.
