Nikon AF-P DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G vs Canon RF 100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-P DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G and Canon RF 100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USM.

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Nikon AF-P DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G
Canon RF 100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USM
Name Nikon AF-P DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G Canon RF 100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USM
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-P DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G
Manufacturer Nikon Canon
SKU 20060
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-P DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G
Canon RF 100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USM
Release Year 2016 2021
Release Date 2016-01-05 2021-04-14
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 196 USD 1399 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-P DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G
Canon RF 100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USM
Lens Type Standard / Normal Telephoto
Macro
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-P DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G
Canon RF 100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USM
Mount Nikon F Canon RF
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon AF-P DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G
Canon RF 100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Stepper Motor Nano Ultrasonic
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 25 cm 26 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,38 1,4
Macro 1:1 No (No Macro lens) Yes
Aperture
Nikon AF-P DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G
Canon RF 100mm F2.8 L Macro IS 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
F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 7 9
Optics
Nikon AF-P DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G
Canon RF 100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USM
Construction 12 elements  /  9 groups 17 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings Two aspherical elements + super integrated coating Super Spectra Coating
Focal Length
Nikon AF-P DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G
Canon RF 100mm F2.8 L Macro IS 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 Yes
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A 5 stops
Physical
Nikon AF-P DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G
Canon RF 100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USM
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 65 mm 82 mm
Length 63 mm 148 mm
Weight 195 gr 730 gr
Other
Nikon AF-P DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G
Canon RF 100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 55 mm 67 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-N106 ET-73C
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A