Canon EF 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II
Canon
75 Overall Score
vs
Viltrox AF 40mm F2.5 40mm
Viltrox
80 Overall Score
Scores
Street
Macro
Portrait
Video Cinema
Travel
Budget
Professional
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Canon EF 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II | Viltrox AF 40mm F2.5 40mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | — |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 40 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 40 mm |
| Elements | 11 | 10 |
| Groups | 9 | 6 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | Super Spectra coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/2.5 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | — |
| Constant | ✓★ | — |
| Diaphragm Blades | 6★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF-S | Nikon Z |
| Format | APS-C★ | — |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.20 kg★ | 0.40 kg |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Micro Motor | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm | 40 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.34x★ | — |
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)
Viltrox AF 40mm F2.5 40mm
- Strong macro (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong aperture (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong bokeh (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Canon EF 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II0.625score per dollar
vs
Viltrox AF 40mm F2.5 40mm0.474score per dollar
Canon EF 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Viltrox AF 40mm F2.5 40mm
Scores 80 overall, wins 2 of 9 usage categories and 2 of 22 specs.
