Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM vs Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM and Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM.

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Product
Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Name Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Release Year 2012 2013
Release Date 2012-07-23
MSRP N/A 249 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Lens Type Standard / Normal Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Mount Canon EF-M Canon EF-S
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes Yes
Focus
Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
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 25 cm 25 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,25 0,36
Aperture
Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
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
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 7 No information
Optics
Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Construction 13 elements  /  11 groups 13 elements  /  11 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 3 aspheric elements No information
Focal Length
Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Focal Length 18-55 mm 18-55 mm
Zoom Range 37 mm 37 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes Yes
IS
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 4 stops N/A
Physical
Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 61 mm 69 mm
Length 61 mm 75 mm
Weight 210 gr 205 gr
Other
Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 52 mm 58 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-54 EW-63C
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A