Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM vs Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G
This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM and Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G.
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Product |
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM |
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G |
| Name | Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM | Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G |
| Also known as | Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm F1.8 G | |
| Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
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Release Date and Price |
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM |
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G |
| Release Year | 2013 | 2011 |
| Release Date | 2013-03-21 | |
| MSRP | 249 USD | 220 USD |
| Last known price | 185 USD | 0 USD |
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Lens Type |
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM |
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G |
| Lens Type | Standard / Normal | Standard / Normal |
| Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM |
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G |
| Mount | Canon EF-S | Nikon F |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | Yes | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM |
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Motor Type | Stepper motor | No information |
| Focus Method | No information | No information |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 25 cm | 45 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0,36 | |
Aperture |
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM |
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G |
| 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 |
F1,8 |
| Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM |
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G |
| Construction | 13 elements / 11 groups | 7 elements / 6 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM |
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G |
| Focal Length | 18-55 mm | 50 mm |
| Zoom Range | 37 mm | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
| Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
| Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
| Image Stabilization |
Yes
IS |
No |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 4 stops | N/A |
Physical |
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM |
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G |
| Weather Sealing | No | No |
| Diameter | 69 mm | 72 mm |
| Length | 75 mm | 52 mm |
| Weight | 205 gr | 185 gr |
Other |
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM |
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 58 mm | 58 mm |
| Lens Hood | Not Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | EW-63C | HB-47 |
| Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
