Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 S vs Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 S and Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS.

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Product
Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 S
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Name Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 S Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Also known as Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70mm F2.8 S
Manufacturer Nikon Canon
SKU 20089
Release Date and Price
Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 S
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Release Year 2019 2007
Release Date 2019-02-14
MSRP N/A 199 USD
Last known price 2096 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 S
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Lens Type Standard / Normal Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 S
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Mount Nikon Z Canon EF-S
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) Yes
Focus
Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 S
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
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 38 cm 25 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 S
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Maximum Aperture F2,8 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 9 No information
Optics
Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 S
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Construction 17 elements  /  15 groups 11 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings Four ED and two aspherical elements + Arneo and Nano Crystal coatings No information
Focal Length
Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 S
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Focal Length 24-70 mm 18-55 mm
Zoom Range 46 mm 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 Z 24-70mm F2.8 S
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 89 mm 68 mm
Length 126 mm 70 mm
Weight 805 gr 200 gr
Other
Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 S
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 82 mm 58 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-87 EW-60C
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A