Canon EF 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 is II SLR
Canon
36 Overall Score
vs
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mm
Nikon
91 Overall Score
Scores
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Portrait
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Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Professional
Macro
Specifications
| Canon EF 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 is II SLR | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | standard-zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | — | 9 |
| Groups | — | 7 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 4★ |
| ED Elements | — | 1★ |
| Coating | — | Super Integrated Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | — | 3.5-6.3 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 7★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF-S | Nikon Z |
| Format | — | APS-C★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✗ |
| Weight | — | 0.14 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | — | 46 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | — | Stepping Motor★ |
| Stabilization | — | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4.5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | — | 200 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.2x★ |
Pros & Cons
Canon EF 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 is II SLR
- Strong versatility (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong aperture (78th percentile)
- Strong bokeh (76th percentile)
- Below average social proof (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average macro (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average optical (21st percentile)
- Below average build (34th 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 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 is II SLR0.273score per dollar
vs
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mm0.489score per dollar
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mm offers 1.8x better value for money
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 10 of 22 specs.
