Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM vs Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM and Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS.

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Product
Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Name Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU 8546B002
1122C002
Release Date and Price
Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Release Year 2014 2008
Release Date 2014-06-17
MSRP N/A 699 USD
Last known price 299 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Lens Type Telephoto Superzoom
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Mount Canon EF-M Canon EF-S
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes Yes
Focus
Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon EF-S 18-200mm 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 100 cm 45 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,21
Aperture
Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Maximum Aperture F4,5-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4,5 at 55 mm
F6,3 at 200 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 200 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades 7 No information
Optics
Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Construction 17 elements  /  11 groups 16 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 1 UD glass element No information
Focal Length
Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Focal Length 55-200 mm 18-200 mm
Zoom Range 145 mm 182 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes Yes
IS
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 3.5 stops N/A
Physical
Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 61 mm 79 mm
Length 87 mm 102 mm
Weight 260 gr 600 gr
Other
Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 52 mm 72 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU ET-54B EW-78D
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A