Nikon AF-S 28mm F1.8 G vs Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 28mm F1.8 G and Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS.

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Product
Nikon AF-S 28mm F1.8 G
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Name Nikon AF-S 28mm F1.8 G Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28mm F1.8 G
Manufacturer Nikon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 28mm F1.8 G
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Release Year 2012 2007
Release Date
MSRP 699 USD 199 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 28mm F1.8 G
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S 28mm F1.8 G
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Mount Nikon F Canon EF-S
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) Yes
Focus
Nikon AF-S 28mm F1.8 G
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
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 25 cm 25 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 28mm F1.8 G
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Maximum Aperture F1,8 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
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S 28mm F1.8 G
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Construction 11 elements  /  9 groups 11 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 28mm F1.8 G
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Focal Length 28 mm 18-55 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
37 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No No
IS
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-S 28mm F1.8 G
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 73 mm 68 mm
Length 80 mm 70 mm
Weight 330 gr 200 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 28mm F1.8 G
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 67 mm 58 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-64 EW-60C
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A