Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED vs Canon EF 100mm F2 USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED and Canon EF 100mm F2 USM .

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Product
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED
Canon EF 100mm F2 USM
Name Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED Canon EF 100mm F2 USM
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED
Manufacturer Nikon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED
Canon EF 100mm F2 USM
Release Year 2005 1991
Release Date
MSRP N/A 479 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED
Canon EF 100mm F2 USM
Lens Type Standard / Normal Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED
Canon EF 100mm F2 USM
Mount Nikon F Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED
Canon EF 100mm F2 USM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 28 cm 90 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED
Canon EF 100mm F2 USM
Maximum Aperture F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 18 mm
F5,6 at 55 mm
Variable Aperture
F2
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED
Canon EF 100mm F2 USM
Construction 7 elements  /  5 groups 8 elements  /  6 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED
Canon EF 100mm F2 USM
Focal Length 18-55 mm 100 mm
Zoom Range 37 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED
Canon EF 100mm F2 USM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 69 mm 75 mm
Length 74 mm 73 mm
Weight 210 gr 460 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED
Canon EF 100mm F2 USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 52 mm 58 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-33 ET-65 III
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A