Nikon Z 26mm F2.8 vs Canon EF-S 17-85mm F4-5.6 IS USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon Z 26mm F2.8 and Canon EF-S 17-85mm F4-5.6 IS USM .

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Product
Nikon Z 26mm F2.8
Canon EF-S 17-85mm F4-5.6 IS USM
Name Nikon Z 26mm F2.8 Canon EF-S 17-85mm F4-5.6 IS USM
Also known as Nikon Nikkor Z 26mm F2.8
Manufacturer Nikon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon Z 26mm F2.8
Canon EF-S 17-85mm F4-5.6 IS USM
Release Year 2023 2004
Release Date 2023-01-05
MSRP N/A 599 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon Z 26mm F2.8
Canon EF-S 17-85mm F4-5.6 IS USM
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon Z 26mm F2.8
Canon EF-S 17-85mm F4-5.6 IS USM
Mount Nikon Z Canon EF-S
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) Yes
Focus
Nikon Z 26mm F2.8
Canon EF-S 17-85mm F4-5.6 IS USM
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 20 cm 35 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,19
Aperture
Nikon Z 26mm F2.8
Canon EF-S 17-85mm F4-5.6 IS USM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F4-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4 at 17 mm
F5,6 at 85 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades 7 No information
Optics
Nikon Z 26mm F2.8
Canon EF-S 17-85mm F4-5.6 IS USM
Construction 8 elements  /  6 groups 17 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 3 aspherical elements No information
Focal Length
Nikon Z 26mm F2.8
Canon EF-S 17-85mm F4-5.6 IS USM
Focal Length 26 mm 17-85 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
68 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No Yes
IS
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon Z 26mm F2.8
Canon EF-S 17-85mm F4-5.6 IS USM
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 70 mm 78 mm
Length 24 mm 92 mm
Weight 125 gr 475 gr
Other
Nikon Z 26mm F2.8
Canon EF-S 17-85mm F4-5.6 IS USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 52 mm 67 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-111 EW-73B
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A