Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Canon
78 Overall Score
vs
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mm
Nikon
91 Overall Score
Scores
Street
Budget
Travel
Portrait
Landscape
Video Cinema
Macro
Wildlife Sports
Professional
Specifications
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 135 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 9 |
| Groups | 12 | 7 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | Super Spectra Coating | Super Integrated Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/5.6 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/3.5 | 3.5-6.3 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 6 | 7★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF-S | Nikon Z |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.10 kg★ | 0.14 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 46 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Micro Motor | Stepping Motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4.5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 135 mm★ | 200 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.2x★ |
Pros & Cons
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
- Strong build (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong macro (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong stabilization (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
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 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS0.329score 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 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mm
Scores 91 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
