Koda Koah Artisans 55mm f/1.8 Large Aperture Manual Focus 2-55mm
The constant f/1.8 aperture across its 2-55mm zoom range enables smooth bokeh and strong low-light performance in a compact, all-metal body. Its high-resolution optics deliver crisp detail, paired with a durable design that feels substantial at 590g. This manual focus lens is best for portrait photographers on Canon RF systems who prioritize shallow depth of field and tactile control over autofocus convenience.
Focal length 2-55mm
Aperture f/1.8
Mount Canon EF-S
Weight 590 g
lens type standard-zoom
38 Overall Score
Price $50
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong versatility (100th percentile) 100th
- Strong aperture (94th percentile) 94th
- Strong bokeh (91st percentile) 91st
Cons
- Below average social proof (3rd percentile)
- Below average macro (14th percentile)
- Below average build (21st percentile)
- Below average optical (21st percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Standard-zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 2 |
| Focal Length Max | 55 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/0.95 |
| Constant | Yes |
Build
| Mount | Canon EF-S |
| Weight | 0.6 kg / 1.3 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | Koda Koah Artisans 55mm f/1.8 Large Aperture Manual Focus 2-55mm | Nikon Nikkor 2166 | Altura Photo NIKKOR YZ0308 | FotoZ KZ-03 | Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z | Panasonic LUMIX G Vario H-FS45150AK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 2-55mm | 55-200mm | - | 16-24mm | 35mm | 45-150mm |
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/4 | f/3.5 | - | f/16 | f/22 |
| Mount | Canon EF-S | Nikon F | Screw-on lens fits camera lenses with a 55mm front filter thread | Sony E | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | false | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | false | false | false | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 590 | 335 | 320 | 120 | 170 | 200 |
| AF Type | - | Silent Wave Motor | STM | - | STM | Stepping AF Motor |
| Lens Type | standard-zoom | telephoto | wide-angle | wide-angle | prime | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Koda Koah Artisans 55mm f/1.8 Large Aperture Manual Focus 2-55mm | 53.7 | 91.4 | 20.7 | 13.6 | 21 | 93.8 | 99.8 | 3.3 | 37.8 |
| Nikon Nikkor 2166 Compare | 53.7 | 65.6 | 71.9 | 83.7 | 70.2 | 67.1 | 84.9 | 85.1 | 93.4 |
| Altura Photo NIKKOR YZ0308 Compare | 87.4 | 75.9 | 73.5 | 96.2 | 45.2 | 77.9 | 33.3 | 71.5 | 83.4 |
| FotoZ KZ-03 Compare | 53.7 | 65.6 | 95 | 99.8 | 45.2 | 67.1 | 66.8 | 64.2 | 83.4 |
| Viltrox AF 35/1.7 Z Compare | 87.4 | 38 | 89.2 | 67.5 | 67.3 | 42.2 | 33.3 | 89.3 | 37.8 |
| Panasonic LUMIX G Vario H-FS45150AK Compare | 87.4 | 13.8 | 85.9 | 45.9 | 73.8 | 21 | 83.8 | 89.3 | 83.4 |
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