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

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

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Product
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
Name Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
Release Year 2013 2012
Release Date 2013-03-21 2012-07-23
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-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
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-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
Mount Canon EF-S Canon EF-M
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes Yes
Focus
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Stepper motor Stepper motor
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 25 cm 25 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,36 0,25
Aperture
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 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 No information 7
Optics
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
Construction 13 elements  /  11 groups 13 elements  /  11 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information 3 aspheric elements
Focal Length
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 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
IS
Yes
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 4 stops 4 stops
Physical
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 69 mm 61 mm
Length 75 mm 61 mm
Weight 205 gr 210 gr
Other
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 58 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-63C EW-54
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A