Canon EF 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II
Canon
75 Overall Score
vs
Brightin Star 2518
Brightin Star
52 Overall Score
Scores
Street
Video Cinema
Travel
Budget
Professional
Portrait
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Macro
Specifications
| Canon EF 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II | Brightin Star 2518 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 25 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 25 mm |
| Elements | 11 | — |
| Groups | 9 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 1★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | Super Spectra coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/1.8 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 6 | 10★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF-S | Fujifilm X |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.20 kg | 0.19 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Micro Motor | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | — |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm | 200 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)
Brightin Star 2518
- Strong bokeh (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong aperture (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong macro (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average optical (21st percentile)
- Below average social proof (25th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Canon EF 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II0.625score per dollar
vs
Brightin Star 25180.791score per dollar
Brightin Star 2518 offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Canon EF 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II
Scores 75 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
