Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Canon
76 Overall Score
vs
Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR
Nikon
90 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Landscape
Macro
Professional
Video Cinema
Street
Portrait
Specifications
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS | Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 24 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 135 mm | 200 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 19 |
| Groups | 12 | 15 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | Super Spectra Coating | ARNEO and Nano Crystal Coatings |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/5.6 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/3.5 | 4-6.3 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 6 | 7★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF-S | Nikon Z |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.10 kg★ | 0.57 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Micro Motor | stepping motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 135 mm★ | 500 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.28x★ |
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 (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong versatility (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong optical (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
Pricing
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS0.317score per dollar
vs
Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR0.123score per dollar
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS offers 2.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR
Scores 90 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.
