Comparison of Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS and Nikon 18-55mm ƒ/3.5-5.6G VR II AF-S DX Nikkor

Attribute	Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS ×	Nikon 18-55mm ƒ/3.5-5.6G VR II AF-S DX Nikkor ×
Filter Size (mm)	58	52
Closest Focus (m)	0.25	0.28
Magnification Ratio (x)	0.34	0.31
Length (mm)	70	66
Front Element Rotation	-	-
Diagonal Angle of View (degree)	27.80 - 74.30	28.80 - 76.00
Focus Details	AF (DC motor), with manual focus option	AF-S "Silent Wave" motor; A/M switch
Focal Length (mm)	18.00 - 55.00	18.00 - 55.00
APS Equivalent	29 - 88mm	27 - 82mm
Brand	Canon	Nikon
Image Circle	APS-C	APS-C (DX)
Name	Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS	Nikon 18-55mm ƒ/3.5-5.6G VR II AF-S DX Nikkor
Weight (g)	200	195
Type	Standard Zoom	Standard Zoom
Notes	Image Stabilization	DX Nikkor for use with Nikon Digital SLR models; VR Image Stabilization.
Diaphragm Blades	6	7
Aperture (f)	3.50 - 38.00	3.50 - 36.00
Lens Construction	11 elements in 9 groups	11 elements in 8 groups
Zoom System	Rotary	Rotary
Diameter (mm)	68.5	59.2