Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM vs Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 II

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

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Product
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 II
Name Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 II
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 II
Release Year 2013 2005
Release Date 2013-03-21
MSRP 249 USD N/A
Last known price 185 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 II
Lens Type Standard / Normal Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 II
Mount Canon EF-S Canon EF-S
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes Yes
Focus
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 II
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 28 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,36
Aperture
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 II
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 No information No information
Optics
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 II
Construction 13 elements  /  11 groups 11 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 II
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
IS
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 4 stops N/A
Physical
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 II
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 69 mm 68 mm
Length 75 mm 66 mm
Weight 205 gr 190 gr
Other
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 II
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 58 mm 58 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-63C EW-60C
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A